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Ixtapa vs Taxco

MX Mexico MX Mexico

Ixtapa, Mexico compared with Taxco, Mexico: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Country Mexico Mexico
Nomad score 6.0 / 10 5.5 / 10
Cost of living $2,329 / mo $1,660 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 29° / 24°C 22° / 16°C
Air quality (AQI) 30 Good 20 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Average high 21.6°C 25°C
Average low 7.8°C 14.7°C
Precipitation 73 mm / mo 89 mm / mo
Sunshine 330 h / mo 335 h / mo
Humidity 65% 62%
Rain days 8.7 / mo 11.3 / mo
Wind speed 14.6 km/h 10.2 km/h

MX Ixtapa · average high by month

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Air quality

Air quality
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
US AQI 30 20
PM2.5 3.2 µg/m³ 3.6 µg/m³
PM10 3.3 µg/m³ 3.7 µg/m³
Ozone 94 µg/m³ 40 µg/m³
UV index 7.9 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.1 2.2
Local Payment Services 5.9 5.3
Startup Scene 2.9 2.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Air Conditioning 7.3 4.1
Green Spaces 6.4 5.1
Natural Disaster Risk 4.5 4.8
Noise Pollution 5.5 4.5
Seasonal Variety 3.1 4.3
Weather 7.2 7.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Mobile Network Coverage 7.7 6.7
Power Grid Reliability 7.3 6.2
Public WiFi Availability 4.0 3.7
VPN Reliability 7.8 7.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Accommodation Cost 6.6 7.4
Cost of Living 6.9 7.6
Currency Stability 6.2 6.6
Entertainment Cost 6.7 6.9
Food & Groceries 7.2 7.9
Gym Membership Cost 5.9 6.9
Transportation Cost 7.5 7.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Culture 5.8 8.1
Indoors Fun 4.3 4.9
Language Learning Opportunities 4.7 6.6
Local Experiences & Tours 6.5 7.6
Nightlife 5.9 5.1
Outdoors & Nature 8.3 7.3

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.3 1.7
Nomad Friendly 5.2 4.2
Online Community Presence 2.7 2.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Cafes with WiFi 6.0 5.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.4 2.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.5 4.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.1 2.3
Internet Speed 7.3 5.8
Local SIM Card Availability 7.9 7.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Fitness Facilities 5.7 4.8
Food Scene 6.8 7.0
Healthy Food Options 6.1 5.7
Yoga Studios 5.0 3.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Healthcare 7.0 6.0
Healthcare Affordability 8.2 8.5
Healthcare Quality 6.8 5.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 5.3 2.4
Ease of Business Registration 4.1 4.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.1 3.8
Freedom of Speech 5.3 5.6
Political Stability 5.7 5.1
Tax Friendliness 6.1 5.2
Visa Ease 7.4 6.7

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Air Quality 7.5 6.0
Cleanliness 6.8 5.8
Environmental Quality 7.1 6.9
Family Friendly 7.6 6.3
Language Barrier 5.8 4.5
Work-Life Balance 7.6 7.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Female Friendly 7.2 5.3
Racial Tolerance 6.9 6.6
Safety 7.5 5.2

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Airport Connectivity 5.5 4.5
Cycling 4.4 2.5
Intercity Travel Options 4.8 6.1
Public Transit 3.6 4.3
Ride-sharing Services 3.7 3.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.9 2.1
Walkability 5.7 6.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Coworking Quality 2.9 2.4
Freelance Ecosystem 2.9 3.1
Networking Opportunities 3.2 3.0
Remote Job Opportunities 2.9 3.4
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 7.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Jeans $52 per pair $46 per pair
Summer Dress $34 per dress $37 per dress
Running Shoes $86 per pair $86 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Dining Out $69 per month $69 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Cinema Ticket $5.72 per ticket $4.58 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Coffee $2.58 per cup $2.29 per cup
Beer $2.00 per pint $2.86 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.87 per meal $5.72 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $46 per meal $29 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.44 per meal $7.44 per meal
Apples $2.58 per kg $2.29 per kg
Bread $1.72 per loaf $1.72 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.03 per bottle $1.03 per bottle
Milk $1.43 per liter $1.26 per liter
Rice $1.14 per kg $1.43 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.87 per kg $5.72 per kg
Beef $11 per kg $8.58 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Groceries $200 per month $172 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Health Insurance $29 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Doctor Visit (GP) $34 per visit $23 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.58 per purchase $4.58 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Housing $343 per month $200 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $544 per month $286 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,259 per month $687 per month
Coworking Space $258 per month $86 per month
Coliving Space $687 per month $286 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Internet & Mobile $34 per month $23 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Leisure Activities $17 per month $29 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Haircut $11 per visit $8.58 per visit
Laundry $5.72 per kg $4.58 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Mobile Plan $17 per month $17 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month $34 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time $11 one-time
Gym Membership $46 per month $29 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $17 per hour $8.58 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Transportation $34 per month $34 per month
Taxi Start $2.00 per trip $2.29 per trip
Taxi per km $0.69 per km $0.69 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $34 per month $23 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.72 per trip $4.58 per trip
Gasoline $1.32 per liter $1.26 per liter
Scooter Rental $23 per month $17 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Utilities $46 per month $46 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
MX Ixtapa MX Taxco
Visa & Legal Fees $5.72 per month $0.00 per month