At a glance
 MX
Playa del Carmen
|
MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Nomad score | 6.9 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,267 / mo | $2,945 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 23°C | 30° / 23°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 21 Good | 29 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MX
Playa del Carmen
|
MX
Cancún
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.3°C | 29.4°C |
| Average low | 24.3°C | 23.8°C |
| Precipitation | 99 mm / mo | 109 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 326 h / mo | 327 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 78% |
| Rain days | 13.7 / mo | 14.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.2 km/h | 17.9 km/h |
MX
Playa del Carmen · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 29
A 29
M 31
J 30
J 31
A 31
S 31
O 30
N 29
D 28
MX
Cancún · average high by month
J 27
F 27
M 29
A 30
M 31
J 30
J 31
A 32
S 31
O 30
N 28
D 27
Air quality
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 21 | 29 |
| PM2.5 | 4.8 µg/m³ | 7.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7 µg/m³ | 11.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 49 µg/m³ | 69 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Startup Scene | 5.4 | 4.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Green Spaces | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.8 | 3.7 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.4 | 4.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Weather | 6.6 | 6.7 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.9 | 7.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Cost of Living | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Currency Stability | 6.3 | 7.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.0 | 6.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.6 | 7.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.2 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Nightlife | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.6 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 7.8 | 6.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 7.3 | 6.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.8 | 7.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.5 | 6.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.9 | 6.5 |
| Internet Speed | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.4 | 8.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Food Scene | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.8 | 7.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.7 | 7.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Political Stability | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Visa Ease | 7.5 | 7.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| Cleanliness | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Family Friendly | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Language Barrier | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 7.2 | 6.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Cycling | 5.5 | 3.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Public Transit | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.9 | 6.7 |
| Walkability | 7.2 | 4.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.6 | 8.2 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $64 per pair | $62 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $48 per dress | $53 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $117 per pair | $117 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $134 per month | $101 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $6.15 per ticket | $6.43 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.64 per cup | $4.20 per cup |
| Beer | $3.08 per pint | $3.08 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $10 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $67 per meal | $67 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $3.24 per kg | $3.24 per kg |
| Bread | $2.35 per loaf | $2.35 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.34 per bottle | $1.23 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.73 per liter | $1.54 per liter |
| Rice | $1.90 per kg | $1.79 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.23 per kg | $9.23 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $18 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $252 per month | $235 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $25 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $45 per visit | $42 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $8.95 per purchase | $8.95 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $476 per month | $420 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,091 per month | $867 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,902 per month | $1,594 per month |
| Coworking Space | $269 per month | $215 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,231 per month | $738 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $36 per month | $31 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $67 per month | $67 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $20 per visit | $16 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.96 per kg | $1.96 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $36 per month | $34 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $14 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $62 per month | $62 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $20 per hour | $18 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $45 per month | $45 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.52 per trip | $2.80 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.40 per km | $1.40 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $34 per month | $36 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.83 per trip | $6.15 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.44 per liter | $1.43 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $36 per month | $25 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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MX
Cancún
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $67 per month | $53 per month |