At a glance
 MX
San Jose del Cabo
|
MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,303 / mo | $2,439 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 20°C | 30° / 21°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 32 Good | 39 Good |
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 | 32 | 39 |
| PM2.5 | 4 µg/m³ | 3.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 5.4 µg/m³ | 6.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 51 µg/m³ | 60 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 | 4.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| 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 | 6.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.3 | 8.2 |
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 | 6.0 |
| Cost of Living | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| Currency Stability | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.7 | 7.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| 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 | 4.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 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 | 6.6 |
| 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 | 6.8 |
| 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 | 7.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 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 | 6.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Political Stability | 6.0 | 3.6 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Visa Ease | 6.6 | 8.1 |
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 | 8.3 |
| Cleanliness | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.2 | 6.0 |
| Family Friendly | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| 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 | 5.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 7.1 | 4.2 |
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 | 7.5 |
| 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 | 6.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.7 | 7.0 |
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 | $35 per pair | $62 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $43 per dress | $43 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $100 per pair | $93 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 | $110 per month | $111 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 | $3.48 per ticket | $3.09 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 | $3.17 per cup | $3.69 per cup |
| Beer | $2.62 per pint | $3.20 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $9.00 per meal | $14 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.02 per meal | $5.37 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $23 per meal | $28 per meal |
| Apples | $2.14 per kg | $2.68 per kg |
| Bread | $2.25 per loaf | $1.56 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.85 per bottle | $1.23 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.57 per liter | $1.63 per liter |
| Rice | $1.74 per kg | $1.55 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $8.38 per kg | $6.93 per kg |
| Beef | $13 per kg | $8.10 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $15 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 | $240 per month | $215 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 | $30 per month | $30 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) | $54 per visit | $27 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.94 per purchase | $9.31 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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|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $700 per month | $624 per month |
| Housing | $603 per month | $485 per month |
| Coworking Space | $200 per month | $87 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,050 per month | $1,221 per month |
| Coliving Space | $687 per month | $65 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 | $24 per month | $42 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 | $35 per month | $36 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
San Jose del Cabo
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MX
Mazatlán
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $7.19 per visit | $8.06 per visit |
| Laundry | $4.58 per kg | $1.63 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 | $16 per month | $16 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $19 per month | $26 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.71 one-time | $2.71 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $33 per month | $33 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 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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|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $2.86 per trip | $2.44 per trip |
| Transportation | $40 per month | $52 per month |
| Taxi per km | $4.27 per km | $1.22 per km |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.06 per trip | $8.55 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.34 per liter | $1.30 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $29 per month | $192 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 | $60 per month | $54 per month |