Mexico ranked as world’s top place to live as an expat.
Each year, Global Expat Network Internations (GENI) run an Expat Survey to see how content expats are living in foreign countries.
For the last five years, Mexico has scored in the top rankings, and this year, Mexico is the number one place to live!
An impressive 90% of expats said they are extremely happy with their life in Mexico, this is compared to just 72% living in the other countries surveyed.
What is the Expat Survey?
The Expat Survey launched in 2014 and has since become one of the go-to date hubs for people looking to move their life abroad.
The GENI survey polls 171 different nationalities living in 171 countries and then combines them to rank 53 destinations worldwide.
These destinations are ranked on things such as; quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance and their own “expat essentials” index, which is based on indicators such as housing, language, administration and even digital life.
Situated on the mainland, about 20 minutes from Cancun's Hotel Zone, Costa Mujeres belongs to the Isla Mujeres municipality.
Known as Playa Mujeres, it has earned a reputation as a luxury hotspot, with resorts like Excellence Playa Mujeres, Atelier Playa Mujeres, and Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres receiving accolades in TripAdvisor's Travellers Choice Awards.
Beyond upscale accommodations, Costa Mujeres offers stunning beaches, excellent golf courses, world-class spas, and its own archaeological site, El Meco.
Its tranquil ambiance provides a refreshing alternative to the bustling Hotel Zone, with shallow, tranquil waters perfect for water sports.
Proximity to Cancun's Hotel Zone and downtown Cancun strikes the ideal balance between relaxation and accessibility.
How did Mexico Rank?
With the growing popularity of Mexico and the diverse option of city, mountains, beach or countryside living, it’s no wonder it came out top in the Expat Survey 2023.
The main reasons expats have for moving to Mexico are the better quality of life, to have an adventure, for work reasons, or to retire abroad.
However, GENI has uncovered that the average age of expats living in Mexico in 2023 is 54.6, which is much lower than previous years.
This reflects the trend towards younger digital nomads calling Mexico home, rather than the usual retirees.