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Guides for moving your things to Mexico.

Real prices from Mexican and U.S. stores, Mexican customs rules from the source, and the ship-or-sell math behind every recommendation. Every figure is dated and linked.

Guide01

What to bring when moving to Mexico — and what to sell first

Usually bring: laptops, consoles, cameras, quality power tools, kitchen gadgets like a stand mixer, and TVs — Mexican prices for these ran 1.2–1.9× U.S. prices in our checks.

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Guide02

How much does it cost to move to Mexico from the U.S.? (2026 ranges)

Full-service moves from the U.S. to Mexico are published at roughly USD 2,500–8,000 for a 1-bedroom and USD 3,300–17,000 for a 2–3-bedroom, depending on route, sea vs. road, and who's quoting.

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Customs03

Menaje de casa 2026: bringing household goods into Mexico duty-free

Traditional menaje de casa: for Mexicans who lived abroad 6+ months and for foreigners with permanent residency. The consulate certifies your Spanish inventory (USD 146 for Mexicans, USD 195 for foreigners in 2026) and consulates say you need a Mexican customs broker.

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Ship or sell04

What household items are cheaper in Mexico? 21 prices compared (2026)

Cheaper in Mexico: big appliances (fridge, range, microwave, washer, dryer) and some furniture — 0.4–0.9× U.S. prices.

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Ship or sell05

Should you ship your furniture to Mexico or sell it? (2026)

Bulky budget furniture usually loses. IKEA's KIVIK sofa listed for MXN 9,999 (≈$553) in Mexico vs $799 in the U.S. — cheaper to rebuy than to ship 50 cubic feet. Compact pieces that cost more in Mexico, like IKEA's MICKE desk (≈$166 vs $109.99), can still be worth taking.

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Ship or sell06

Should you take your appliances to Mexico? Prices, voltage and gas (2026)

Fridges and ranges were cheaper in Mexico: a Samsung 22 cu ft French-door fridge listed at MXN 18,499 (≈$1,024) vs $1,499–1,799 in the U.S.; a 30" Whirlpool LP range at MXN 6,799 (≈$376).

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Ship or sell07

Bringing TVs, laptops and consoles to Mexico: what it saves (2026)

TVs: Samsung's 65" U8000 listed at MXN 13,499 (≈$747) at Liverpool vs $429.99 at Best Buy — 1.7×.

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Ship or sell08

Taking your tools to Mexico: prices, resale and customs limits (2026)

A Toro 21" mower listed at MXN 12,499 (≈$692) vs about $390–399 in the U.S.; a Weber Spirit E-210 at MXN 11,999 (≈$664) vs $399.

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Route09

Moving from Texas to Monterrey (and northern Mexico): costs, crossings, customs

Laredo → Monterrey: about 141 mi / 2.9 h; Dallas → Monterrey: 566 mi / 10.3 h; El Paso → Chihuahua: 230 mi / 5 h (driving only, before border waits).

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Route10

Moving from California (or Chicago) to Guadalajara: costs, crossings, customs

Los Angeles → Guadalajara: about 1,567 mi / 29.3 h of driving; Chicago → Guadalajara: 2,014 mi / 36.9 h.

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Route11

Moving from Arizona to Sonora (Hermosillo, Nogales): crossings and customs

Phoenix → Hermosillo: about 352 mi / 6.7 h of driving (before border time).

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