Guides · Latin America
—The stakes. Panama, Colombia and Mexico lead the InterNations Expat Insider 2025 survey, making Latin America the top global region for expat satisfaction.
—The cost picture. Numbeo data shows Colombia and Brazil have the lowest combined cost of living and rent indexes, while Costa Rica is the most expensive regional option.
—The quality trade-off. Uruguay posts the region’s highest quality of life score at 141.2, but Colombia ranks last among major destinations at 107.6.
—The tax divide. Panama and Costa Rica offer territorial taxation, while Mexico and Brazil tax worldwide income once residency conditions are met.
