The best living conditions in Mexico are better than the average in the US. The same applies to most Latin American countries. But the average living conditions

The best living conditions in Mexico are better than the average in the US. The same applies to most Latin American countries. But the average living conditions in Latin America is still not great, and that is what drives perception. Someone with US$1M of retirement savings would likely have a better retirement in Mexico than in the US - assuming they speak the language and understand the culture.