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@Sotomex

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Mexican

Lives in Chihuahua, Chihuahua

Speaks Spanish (native language) English French (a little bit)

Registration: 30 April 2016

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Sotomex replied to a thread
7 years ago
laura_c_v

Area to live by laura_c_v

In what area do expats live in Monterrey NL México?

Sotomex

Well, it depends on your activities, if you are a student then you probably want to live near college. Read More

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7 years ago
AlCUN

How are the average salary in Mexico and in Cancun. by AlCUN

I have been always doing research on myself, but don't get enough info with whats the real deal. I hear that paychecks in Mexico for a bank employee are like the same as for a McDonald worker in America. Cancun is a nice place, but to work there ...

Sotomex

50 USD a week? that would be 875 pesos per week (17.5:1) or 1000 pesos per week (20:1). It's a big difference. Anyway, that would be the salary for a cashier in other parts of Mexico. Oaxaca is one of the 3 poorest states. In my state, teachers ... Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
7 years ago
AlCUN

How are the average salary in Mexico and in Cancun. by AlCUN

I have been always doing research on myself, but don't get enough info with whats the real deal. I hear that paychecks in Mexico for a bank employee are like the same as for a McDonald worker in America. Cancun is a nice place, but to work there ...

Sotomex

Susan, you have to understand that the Mexican peso is very devalued against the dollar, so, when you convert a Mexican salary, which is in pesos, to dollars you are going to get a very unfavorable change, therefore you will have the perspective ... Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
7 years ago
AlCUN

How are the average salary in Mexico and in Cancun. by AlCUN

I have been always doing research on myself, but don't get enough info with whats the real deal. I hear that paychecks in Mexico for a bank employee are like the same as for a McDonald worker in America. Cancun is a nice place, but to work there ...

Sotomex

Well that graphic is OUTDATED. The graphic you are showing is from 2014. No one here in Mexico earns the official minimum wage, it is just taken as a reference. I dont know if you have visited Mexico but things here are much cheaper than in Europe, ... Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
7 years ago
Trump007

bilingual mainly english speaking schools by Trump007

We are wanting to relocate to Cancun. I have been trying to look for bilingual mainly english speaking schools. None of the website states the costs of tuition. Could someone be able to help me? Or which school would people recommend. Thanks

Sotomex

Is it for primary, secondary schools? universities? Read More

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7 years ago
Priyesh723

marrying a mexican woman who has two children by Priyesh723

what are the procedures for a mauritian man marrying a mexican woman with two children

Sotomex

Just a question so that the people can help you better. Marrying here in Mexico or in Mauritius? Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
7 years ago
MTinHCMC

ATM fees, bank accounts, etc by MTinHCMC

Hi everyone. So what do you seasoned expats in Playa del Carmen do when it comes to money? Do you just use the atms and pay the fee? Is it possible to get a bank account here without being a resident? Our fees are a little ridiculous...I took 4000 ...

Sotomex

You did not pay a fee of 16 dollars. That ATM gave you an exchange rate at 18.52 pesos. So 216 dollars = 4000 pesos. You just chose a bad day to withdraw money as the peso at that moment recovered a little. Consult the exchange rate on their ... Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
7 years ago
bailletchris

Puebla/Cholula/Atlixco by bailletchris

Hello. My husband and I are planning to move from Greenville, South Carolina to Puebla in June. I was wondering if there were many Americans living in the area... I could not find a Facebook page or Meetup for Americans living in Puebla. It's ...

Sotomex

There is a group on Facebook called 'Moving to Mexico' which has thousands of Canadians and Americans, people from other countries too. Maybe you will find some French-speaking poeple there. Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
7 years ago
BeehiveB

Online business visa requirements by BeehiveB

Hey Everyone, I'm heading to San Jose del Cabo next month to stay for 3 months and while there I would like run an online business. I'm a UK citizen but at the moment I have a work permit for Canada and am living in Vancouver. I started the ...

Sotomex

Hi, You do not need a work permit. You can come down as a tourist. You can stay here for up to 6 months. Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
8 years ago
Jade86

Primary teacher jobs by Jade86

Hi everyone, I am a primary school teacher in the uk considering a move to Mexico as I love the country! Does anybody know where international schools advertise their jobs? I don't want to just teach English which is what many jobs seem to be! ...

Sotomex

Hi, There are many bilingual primary schools in Cancun, perhaps you would like to have a look to these ones first - International American School of Cancun http://ciac.edu.mx/employment.php - Colegio Británico (British ... Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
8 years ago
knippd

Civil unrest? by knippd

As I continue to consider moving south from the U.S. again. I am frequently confused with the current events, such as http://theantimedia.org/protests-mexico-brink-revolution/

Sotomex

I wouldnt be concerned at all. That is not happening in my hometown nor in other areas of the country. Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
8 years ago
Gtaylor9333

Advice on finding work por favour by Gtaylor9333

Hi, I really want to move to cancun but can't seem to find any jobs online, what is the best way to find work? Would like to work in hospitality, but open to anything as have experience in sales and customer service. I know the money ...

Sotomex

With 10 dollars here in Mexico I can buy: Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) Milk (regular), (1 liter) Eggs (12) Apples (1kg) Banana (1kg) In the US you will need 21 dollars to buy the same products. Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
8 years ago
Gtaylor9333

Advice on finding work por favour by Gtaylor9333

Hi, I really want to move to cancun but can't seem to find any jobs online, what is the best way to find work? Would like to work in hospitality, but open to anything as have experience in sales and customer service. I know the money ...

Sotomex

Obviously you are converting the minimum wage for hotel workers with the current dollar rate, which of course you will get a relative value that does not exactly reflect the reality of the cost of things in Mexico. Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
8 years ago
Gtaylor9333

Advice on finding work por favour by Gtaylor9333

Hi, I really want to move to cancun but can't seem to find any jobs online, what is the best way to find work? Would like to work in hospitality, but open to anything as have experience in sales and customer service. I know the money ...

Sotomex

Katzgar, you dont live in Mexico, you shouldnt give an answer as you dont have a clue. I'm with you Goerge, as a foreigner who would stay just a year, you would expect to live in a small flat, just for yourself or shared with other people. ... Read More

Sotomex replied to a thread
8 years ago
paradiseliving2

San De Allennde by paradiseliving2

Hello my name is Judy and I'm 67yrs old and thinking of spending some of my life in Mexico. Especially San Miguel de Allennde. Does any one have regrets? Thank u Judy Simpson

Sotomex

No regrets at all. Great expat community. Beautiful town. Read More