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brooklyn

Dec 18, 2011, 10:15 AM

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Thanks, everybody, for the information about Mexican living costs. I have converted the various amounts you mention (Pesos or US Dollars) to Canadian Dollars at the current rate of 1 Peso = 7.4 Canadian cents, and you are right, things are much more expensive here (Gas at about CAN$1.30/litre, for instance).

Can anyone tell me anything about medical costs? I don't expect them to be the same as here in Ontario (my last doctor visit cost $0.00, thanks to OHIP), but I don't want to go broke every time I neeed medical attention.

Rolly

Dec 18, 2011, 10:36 AM

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You'll find some useful information here: http://rollybrook.com/health.htm

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YucaLandia

Dec 18, 2011, 2:30 PM

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Yucatecan Medical Costs:
The least expensive doctor visit is to see a Dr. Simi physician for simple diagnoses and prescriptions - like antibiotics for diarrhea: $30 pesos.

Specialist visit (like a good dermatologist or an opthalmologist including a basic procedure or treatment: $500 pesos per long consultation & short 15 minute treatment.

Medications made in Mexico are often 3X to 10X cheaper, but if you want something made in Switzerland or USA, then the costs are similar.

$2000 pesos per day in a nice private hospital.
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GringoCArlos

Dec 19, 2011, 11:14 AM

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Can anyone tell me anything about medical costs? I don't expect them to be the same as here in Ontario (my last doctor visit cost $0.00, thanks to OHIP), but I don't want to go broke every time I neeed medical attention.

If you really think that your last doctor's visit cost $0 in Ontario, then pull out your last tax bill to see the true cost of that free visit - and how long in advance did you need to make an appointment? :-)

See my post on your other thread - I included medical costs at the end of my post.

brooklyn

Dec 19, 2011, 3:21 PM

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Sure, the cost of medical care comes out of my taxes. But they still aren't bad, because I don't have to pey for a series of wars, the way US taxpayers must.

GringoCArlos

Dec 19, 2011, 3:38 PM

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Not sure where that last comment came from - I thought we were comparing MX and Canada medical costs.

One can get IMSS medical coverage in MX for less than 2500 pesos a year without also getting socked for MX taxes, if you can qualify for the coverage. After that, you have to pay no more than 20 pesos for most visits or procedures. You qualify for full coverage including any surgeries after 2 years in the IMSS system, barring any pre-existing conditions. I don't, so I just pay everything out of pocket. If a Canadian citizen establishes residency in MX, they are off the hook for Canadian taxes too, eh?

BobC

Dec 19, 2011, 6:32 PM

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With regard to being off the hook for Canadian taxes, it is only income from outside Canada that is exempt. Any income from Canada (pensions, etc.) is subject to tax, although, if it is low enough there may not be any taxes due.

YucaLandia

Dec 19, 2011, 7:32 PM

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Canada charges roughly 30% net taxes on oil and gas revenues, and the base taxes on timber are at 38%, taxes collected to subsidize Canada's Government $140 billion per year spent on health care. This works out to roughly $4,100 spent per Canadian for health care - so, Canadian health care does have its costs, funded heavily by using-up natural resources.

Mexico faces similar issues, where they pump oil and use the revenues to fund roughly 40% of government expenses, so, both Mexico and Canada use-up their natural resources to keep costs of living lower than for similar things in the US.
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(This post was edited by YucaLandia on Dec 19, 2011, 7:36 PM)