At a glance
 MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 6.3 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,558 / mo | $2,744 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 24°C | 33° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 31 Good | 21 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 24.5°C | 28.2°C |
| Average low | 11°C | 20.1°C |
| Precipitation | 95 mm / mo | 66 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 328 h / mo | 322 h / mo |
| Humidity | 59% | 77% |
| Rain days | 11.1 / mo | 5.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 17.5 km/h | 16 km/h |
MX
San Jose del Cabo · average high by month
J 23
F 25
M 28
A 28
M 28
J 25
J 23
A 23
S 23
O 23
N 24
D 22
MX
Mazatlán · average high by month
J 25
F 25
M 25
A 27
M 29
J 30
J 31
A 31
S 31
O 30
N 29
D 27
Air quality
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 31 | 21 |
| PM2.5 | 1.9 µg/m³ | 3.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 3.3 µg/m³ | 4.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 29 µg/m³ | 35 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Startup Scene | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Green Spaces | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.8 | 5.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| Weather | 8.5 | 6.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.3 | 7.5 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| Cost of Living | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Currency Stability | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.7 | 7.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.1 | 7.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 4.8 | 7.3 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.4 | 6.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Nightlife | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.8 | 7.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.5 | 6.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 5.0 | 4.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Internet Speed | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.1 | 8.0 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Food Scene | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.5 | 5.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.0 | 6.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Political Stability | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Visa Ease | 6.6 | 7.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Cleanliness | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Family Friendly | 7.3 | 6.6 |
| Language Barrier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 7.1 | 6.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Cycling | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Public Transit | 3.7 | 4.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Walkability | 5.2 | 6.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.7 | 7.9 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $52 per pair | $62 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $40 per dress | $48 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $103 per pair | $103 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $114 per month | $101 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $6.87 per ticket | $5.31 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.43 per cup | $3.64 per cup |
| Beer | $3.15 per pint | $2.52 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $8.58 per meal | $8.95 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $57 per meal | $62 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $10 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $2.86 per kg | $3.24 per kg |
| Bread | $2.00 per loaf | $2.52 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.14 per bottle | $1.23 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.43 per liter | $1.57 per liter |
| Rice | $1.60 per kg | $1.79 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.87 per kg | $9.23 per kg |
| Beef | $14 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $20 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $172 per month | $269 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $29 per month | $25 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $34 per visit | $39 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $14 per purchase | $10 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $458 per month | $420 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $572 per month | $811 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,003 per month | $1,566 per month |
| Coworking Space | $183 per month | $179 per month |
| Coliving Space | $687 per month | $923 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $36 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $29 per month | $45 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $14 per visit | $14 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.58 per kg | $1.96 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $20 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $40 per month | $31 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $14 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $46 per month | $42 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $20 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $34 per month | $50 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.86 per trip | $3.36 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.86 per km | $1.40 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $34 per month | $36 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.87 per trip | $5.31 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.37 per liter | $1.43 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $29 per month | $20 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $86 per month | $62 per month |