Places · Mexico

Living in La Paz (BCS)

Mexico · desert

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La Paz (BCS) is a mid-sized city of roughly 250,000 people right by the sea in Mexico. The climate is desert. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,400. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for diving, swimming, quiet days.

Chi nasce in Mexico è cittadino, quale che sia la nazionalità dei genitori.

At a glance

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People
~250,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,400
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Climate
desert
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love La Paz (BCS)

All parameters

🛡️ Safety3/5
🏥 Healthcare3/5
🏛️ Public healthcare3/5
💳 Private healthcare4/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 20 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+40%
👶 For kids3/5
🛂 Immigration4/5
🏛️ Stability4/5
💸 Tax friendly3/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy3/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionRestricted
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+4/5
🦂 Dangerous animals3/5
🌱 Fertile soil2/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport4/5
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +40% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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