At a glance
 MX
San Pancho
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MX
Playa del Carmen
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Nomad score | 6.1 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,534 / mo | $3,267 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 25°C | 29° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 17 Good | 18 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 28.5°C | 29.3°C |
| Average low | 21.2°C | 24.3°C |
| Precipitation | 81 mm / mo | 99 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 322 h / mo | 326 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 79% |
| Rain days | 6.7 / mo | 13.7 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.8 km/h | 18.2 km/h |
MX
San Pancho · average high by month
J 25
F 25
M 26
A 27
M 29
J 30
J 31
A 31
S 31
O 30
N 29
D 27
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
Air quality
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| US AQI | 17 | 18 |
| PM2.5 | 1.8 µg/m³ | 4.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 1.9 µg/m³ | 6.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 22 µg/m³ | 40 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Startup Scene | 2.8 | 5.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Air Conditioning | 6.4 | 8.0 |
| Green Spaces | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.9 | 4.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Weather | 6.8 | 6.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.0 | 5.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.8 | 7.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Accommodation Cost | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| Cost of Living | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Currency Stability | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.2 | 6.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Culture | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 8.1 |
| Nightlife | 4.4 | 8.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.8 | 8.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.6 | 7.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.0 | 8.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.8 | 7.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.9 | 7.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.8 | 8.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 5.3 | 7.6 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.3 | 8.9 |
| Internet Speed | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.0 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.6 | 7.3 |
| Food Scene | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Healthcare | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.0 | 7.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.4 | 6.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.6 | 5.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.9 | 4.8 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.2 | 6.3 |
| Political Stability | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Visa Ease | 6.9 | 7.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Air Quality | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Cleanliness | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.9 | 6.9 |
| Family Friendly | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Language Barrier | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 8.3 | 8.0 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Female Friendly | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| Safety | 7.7 | 7.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Cycling | 4.4 | 5.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.3 | 7.2 |
| Public Transit | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.0 | 7.9 |
| Walkability | 7.7 | 7.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Coworking Quality | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.8 | 7.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.9 | 5.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.9 | 7.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Jeans | $86 per pair | $64 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $46 per dress | $48 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $114 per pair | $117 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Dining Out | $57 per month | $134 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.87 per ticket | $6.15 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Coffee | $2.86 per cup | $3.64 per cup |
| Beer | $2.58 per pint | $3.08 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $7.44 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $80 per meal | $67 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $10 per meal | $12 per meal |
| Apples | $3.15 per kg | $3.24 per kg |
| Bread | $2.29 per loaf | $2.35 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.14 per bottle | $1.34 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.60 per liter | $1.73 per liter |
| Rice | $1.43 per kg | $1.90 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.87 per kg | $9.23 per kg |
| Beef | $16 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $20 per bottle | $18 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Groceries | $172 per month | $252 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Health Insurance | $46 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $34 per visit | $45 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $8.95 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Housing | $200 per month | $476 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $429 per month | $1,091 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,145 per month | $1,902 per month |
| Coworking Space | $343 per month | $269 per month |
| Coliving Space | $801 per month | $1,231 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Internet & Mobile | $29 per month | $36 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Leisure Activities | $29 per month | $67 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Haircut | $14 per visit | $20 per visit |
| Laundry | $3.43 per kg | $1.96 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Mobile Plan | $20 per month | $25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $49 per month | $36 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $11 one-time | $14 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $34 per month | $62 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $23 per hour | $20 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Transportation | $23 per month | $45 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.86 per trip | $2.52 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.86 per km | $1.40 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $46 per month | $34 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $6.87 per trip | $7.83 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.32 per liter | $1.44 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $29 per month | $36 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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San Pancho
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Playa del Carmen
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| Utilities | $46 per month | $67 per month |