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About Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Mexico 🇲🇽🌴 is a popular beach city for digital nomads who want a lively coastal lifestyle with good coworking spaces, reliable Wi‑Fi in many areas, and lots of cafés. It’s well connected, walkable in the center, and has a strong expat scene. Great for work-life balance, though costs can be higher than elsewhere in Mexico. ☕💻

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 79 mm Feb: 42 mm Mar: 34 mm Apr: 29 mm May: 64 mm Jun: 226 mm Jul: 89 mm Aug: 152 mm Sep: 158 mm Oct: 127 mm Nov: 99 mm Dec: 86 mm Jan: 27°C / 22°C Feb: 27°C / 23°C Mar: 29°C / 24°C Apr: 29°C / 24°C May: 31°C / 26°C Jun: 30°C / 26°C Jul: 31°C / 26°C Aug: 31°C / 26°C Sep: 31°C / 26°C Oct: 30°C / 24°C Nov: 29°C / 23°C Dec: 28°C / 23°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Key scores

Cost of Living 5.8
Safety 7.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 8.9
Internet Speed 8.3
Accommodation Cost 4.7
Weather 6.6
Nomad Friendly 8.3
Female Friendly 7.3
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Playa del Carmen
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $1,090.85 per month
Coworking Space $268.52 per month
Coffee $3.64 per cup
Beer $3.08 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10.07 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $33.56 per month
Mobile Plan $25.17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $36.36 per month

Other cities in Mexico

Other cities in Mexico
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Mexico City $3,317 7.2 Compare
2 Mérida $2,831 7.0 Compare
3 Guadalajara $2,506 7.0 Compare
4 Puerto Vallarta $2,368 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Akumal MX Mexico $1,856 5.7 Compare
2 Isla Mujeres MX Mexico $2,988 6.0 Compare
3 Tulum MX Mexico $3,731 6.2 Compare
4 Cancún MX Mexico $2,945 6.7 Compare

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