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Puerto Morelos vs San Pedro de Atacama

Puerto Morelos, Mexico compared with San Pedro de Atacama, Chile: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Country Mexico Chile
Nomad score 6.2 / 10 5.3 / 10
Cost of living $1,889 / mo $2,984 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 24° / 15°C 24° / 7°C
Air quality (AQI) 62 Moderate 27 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Average high 24.1°C 24.4°C
Average low 10.5°C 7.6°C
Precipitation 72 mm / mo 5 mm / mo
Sunshine 328 h / mo 353 h / mo
Humidity 61% 21%
Rain days 10.1 / mo 1 / mo
Wind speed 17.8 km/h 22.7 km/h

MX Puerto Morelos · average high by month

CL San Pedro de Atacama · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
US AQI 62 27
PM2.5 6.3 µg/m³ 3.7 µg/m³
PM10 6.4 µg/m³ 18.3 µg/m³
Ozone 81 µg/m³ 46 µg/m³
UV index 3.1 0.4

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.8 2.3
Local Payment Services 6.2 4.5
Startup Scene 3.4 2.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Air Conditioning 7.7 4.3
Green Spaces 6.4 2.3
Natural Disaster Risk 4.1 5.7
Noise Pollution 6.1 5.7
Seasonal Variety 3.1 4.8
Weather 7.8 6.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Mobile Network Coverage 7.5 7.0
Power Grid Reliability 6.8 6.8
Public WiFi Availability 4.2 3.9
VPN Reliability 7.7 7.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Accommodation Cost 6.1 3.9
Cost of Living 6.8 5.1
Currency Stability 6.2 7.2
Entertainment Cost 6.5 4.5
Food & Groceries 7.1 4.0
Gym Membership Cost 6.7 3.8
Transportation Cost 7.4 5.5

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Culture 6.7 7.2
Indoors Fun 4.1 3.6
Language Learning Opportunities 5.9 5.7
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 8.9
Nightlife 4.4 5.1
Outdoors & Nature 8.9 9.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.0 2.2
Nomad Friendly 6.2 4.6
Online Community Presence 3.8 2.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Cafes with WiFi 5.7 5.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.4 3.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.8 4.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.9 3.0
Internet Speed 7.2 5.8
Local SIM Card Availability 7.9 7.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Fitness Facilities 5.7 3.9
Food Scene 7.2 5.2
Healthy Food Options 6.6 5.3
Yoga Studios 6.3 5.2

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Healthcare 6.6 4.9
Healthcare Affordability 8.2 6.7
Healthcare Quality 6.0 4.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 3.4 6.0
Ease of Business Registration 4.4 4.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.1 3.9
Freedom of Speech 5.6 8.3
Political Stability 6.0 7.2
Tax Friendliness 6.0 5.3
Visa Ease 7.1 6.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Air Quality 7.5 7.9
Cleanliness 6.7 7.1
Environmental Quality 7.4 8.5
Family Friendly 7.3 6.2
Language Barrier 6.1 4.6
Work-Life Balance 8.1 7.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Female Friendly 7.2 7.4
Racial Tolerance 7.6 7.2
Safety 7.5 7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Airport Connectivity 8.1 4.9
Cycling 4.6 4.8
Intercity Travel Options 6.6 5.3
Public Transit 3.4 2.8
Ride-sharing Services 3.7 1.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.0 6.9
Walkability 6.5 7.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Coworking Quality 4.0 3.3
Freelance Ecosystem 4.4 2.6
Networking Opportunities 3.9 3.1
Remote Job Opportunities 4.1 2.7
Time Zone Favorability 7.8 6.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Jeans $57 per pair $49 per pair
Summer Dress $29 per dress $35 per dress
Running Shoes $86 per pair $85 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Dining Out $86 per month $120 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Cinema Ticket $5.72 per ticket $7.12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Coffee $2.29 per cup $4.16 per cup
Beer $2.00 per pint $4.93 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.87 per meal $13 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $46 per meal $71 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.44 per meal $12 per meal
Apples $2.29 per kg $2.41 per kg
Bread $1.43 per loaf $2.85 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.03 per bottle $1.97 per bottle
Milk $1.43 per liter $1.48 per liter
Rice $1.26 per kg $1.97 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.44 per kg $8.21 per kg
Beef $10 per kg $15 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $17 per bottle $10 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Groceries $172 per month $307 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $60 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Doctor Visit (GP) $40 per visit $49 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $11 per purchase $9.31 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Housing $258 per month $493 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $544 per month $712 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,831 per month $1,588 per month
Coworking Space $200 per month $203 per month
Coliving Space $1,030 per month $602 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Internet & Mobile $23 per month $24 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Leisure Activities $29 per month $44 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Haircut $11 per visit $16 per visit
Laundry $3.43 per kg $4.93 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Mobile Plan $17 per month $18 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $37 per month $42 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $14 one-time $11 one-time
Gym Membership $43 per month $53 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour $24 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Transportation $34 per month $38 per month
Taxi Start $2.29 per trip $2.19 per trip
Taxi per km $0.69 per km $1.64 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $37 per month $49 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.72 per trip $9.31 per trip
Gasoline $1.32 per liter $1.59 per liter
Scooter Rental $23 per month $16 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MX Puerto Morelos CL San Pedro de Atacama
Utilities $46 per month $71 per month