Prepare for unbelievably high noise levels.

Let’s say you want to move to Mexico. If you didn’t know this already, the noise levels over there are simply through the roof.

And speaking of roofs, in many cities, “watchdogs” are everywhere, and they bark 100% of the time, at nothing or everything, depending on their mood.

Also, let’s not forget about the parties for birthdays, religious holidays, or any other holidays. These events usually include rented speakers that are as big as refrigerators.

They set them up in the street, possibly right in front of your house. The streets are blocked by a bounce house or even a funeral memorial for a day or even three.

Also, strolling musicians are very common, and while they can be lovely, sometimes you just wish to have a quiet conversation at dinner or listen to the waves at the beach instead of a 10-piece, horn-heavy band. Let’s take Mazatlán, for instance.

They have open-air taxis, known as pulmonias, with gigantic sound systems and speakers that blast music all the way through your neighborhood.

And while, in theory, there are a couple of city noise ordinances, they are rarely enforced. The only solution, in this case, would be to join the party or buy the best earplugs you can find.