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San Carlos vs Tucson

San Carlos, Mexico compared with Tucson, United States: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Country Mexico United States
Nomad score 0.0 / 10 6.1 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $3,210 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 30° / 22°C 20° / 11°C
Air quality (AQI) 33 Good 35 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Average high 29.5°C 28.5°C
Average low 20.3°C 14.6°C
Precipitation 15 mm / mo 31 mm / mo
Sunshine 343 h / mo 331 h / mo
Humidity 51% 35%
Rain days 2 / mo 3.8 / mo
Wind speed 19 km/h 19.4 km/h

MX San Carlos · average high by month

US Tucson · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
MX San Carlos US Tucson
US AQI 33 35
PM2.5 3 µg/m³ 9.9 µg/m³
PM10 4.8 µg/m³ 12.5 µg/m³
Ozone 72 µg/m³ 40 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.0 5.2
Local Payment Services 0.0 8.9
Startup Scene 0.0 6.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Air Conditioning 0.0 8.9
Green Spaces 0.0 5.8
Natural Disaster Risk 0.0 6.4
Noise Pollution 0.0 6.1
Seasonal Variety 0.0 4.6
Weather 0.0 6.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Mobile Network Coverage 0.0 8.7
Power Grid Reliability 0.0 8.4
Public WiFi Availability 0.0 6.1
VPN Reliability 0.0 8.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Accommodation Cost 0.0 4.5
Cost of Living 0.0 4.5
Currency Stability 0.0 9.5
Entertainment Cost 0.0 5.2
Food & Groceries 0.0 5.4
Gym Membership Cost 0.0 5.8
Transportation Cost 0.0 4.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Culture 0.0 7.0
Indoors Fun 0.0 5.9
Language Learning Opportunities 0.0 5.2
Local Experiences & Tours 0.0 7.0
Nightlife 0.0 5.3
Outdoors & Nature 0.0 8.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.0 3.9
Nomad Friendly 0.0 6.4
Online Community Presence 0.0 3.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Cafes with WiFi 0.0 7.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.0 5.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.0 5.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.0 3.7
Internet Speed 0.0 7.9
Local SIM Card Availability 0.0 8.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Fitness Facilities 0.0 7.2
Food Scene 0.0 7.5
Healthy Food Options 0.0 7.5
Yoga Studios 0.0 6.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Healthcare 0.0 5.6
Healthcare Affordability 0.0 3.8
Healthcare Quality 0.0 7.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 0.1
Ease of Business Registration 0.0 6.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.0 5.4
Freedom of Speech 0.0 8.8
Political Stability 0.0 7.7
Tax Friendliness 0.0 4.2
Visa Ease 0.0 5.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Air Quality 0.0 5.6
Cleanliness 0.0 6.7
Environmental Quality 0.0 6.9
Family Friendly 0.0 7.4
Language Barrier 0.0 9.2
Work-Life Balance 0.0 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Female Friendly 0.0 7.2
Racial Tolerance 0.0 7.5
Safety 0.0 7.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Airport Connectivity 0.0 6.6
Cycling 0.0 6.1
Intercity Travel Options 0.0 5.2
Public Transit 0.0 4.2
Ride-sharing Services 0.0 7.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.0 4.1
Walkability 0.0 5.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Coworking Quality 0.0 5.7
Freelance Ecosystem 0.0 5.0
Networking Opportunities 0.0 4.8
Remote Job Opportunities 0.0 5.9
Time Zone Favorability 0.0 7.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Jeans — $45 per pair
Summer Dress — $35 per dress
Running Shoes — $80 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Dining Out — $80 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Cinema Ticket — $12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Coffee — $4.00 per cup
Beer — $5.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) — $12 per meal
Fast Food Combo — $9.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) — $60 per meal
Apples — $2.80 per kg
Bread — $2.50 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) — $1.25 per bottle
Milk — $1.10 per liter
Rice — $1.80 per kg
Chicken Fillets — $9.00 per kg
Beef — $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) — $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Groceries — $300 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Doctor Visit (GP) — $100 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) — $8.00 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Apartment (1 bedroom) — $950 per month
Housing — $750 per month
Coworking Space — $200 per month
Airbnb (1 month) — $1,200 per month
Coliving Space — $700 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Internet & Mobile — $60 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Leisure Activities — $30 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Haircut — $20 per visit
Laundry — $3.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Mobile Plan — $40 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) — $65 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) — $15 one-time
Gym Membership — $40 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) — $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Taxi Start — $3.50 per trip
Transportation — $50 per month
Taxi per km — $1.75 per km
Monthly Transport Pass — $40 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) — $10 per trip
Gasoline — $0.90 per liter
Scooter Rental — $25 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MX San Carlos US Tucson
Utilities — $140 per month
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