At a glance
 MX
Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Nomad score | 6.2 / 10 | 6.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,731 / mo | $2,368 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 24°C | 31° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 32 Good | 19 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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MX
Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 31.2°C | 28.7°C |
| Average low | 22.6°C | 20.8°C |
| Precipitation | 92 mm / mo | 73 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 322 h / mo | 307 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 80% |
| Rain days | 12.7 / mo | 8.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.3 km/h | 14.4 km/h |
MX
Tulum · average high by month
J 28
F 29
M 31
A 32
M 33
J 32
J 33
A 33
S 33
O 31
N 30
D 29
MX
Puerto Vallarta · average high by month
J 26
F 26
M 26
A 27
M 30
J 30
J 31
A 31
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 28
Air quality
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MX
Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 32 | 19 |
| PM2.5 | 3.9 µg/m³ | 3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 5.9 µg/m³ | 3.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 29 µg/m³ | 77 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 9.2 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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MX
Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Startup Scene | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Air Conditioning | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Green Spaces | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.4 | 4.0 |
| Weather | 5.4 | 6.1 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.1 | 7.6 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.4 | 6.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.8 | 7.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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MX
Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living | 4.5 | 6.9 |
| Currency Stability | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 4.1 | 6.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.3 | 7.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.7 | 6.2 |
| Transportation Cost | 5.5 | 7.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Culture | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.5 | 5.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.5 | 6.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Nightlife | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.4 | 9.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 6.9 | 6.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Cafes with WiFi | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Internet Speed | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.2 | 8.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.9 | 7.4 |
| Food Scene | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Healthy Food Options | 8.5 | 7.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 9.0 | 7.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Healthcare | 6.2 | 7.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.8 | 7.4 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.0 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Political Stability | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Visa Ease | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Air Quality | 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Cleanliness | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Family Friendly | 5.6 | 7.4 |
| Language Barrier | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.1 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Female Friendly | 6.0 | 7.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 5.9 | 7.3 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Airport Connectivity | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Cycling | 5.1 | 3.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Public Transit | 3.6 | 5.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.5 | 7.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 8.6 | 6.5 |
| Walkability | 5.1 | 6.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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MX
Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.9 | 7.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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| Jeans | $81 per pair | $57 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $62 per dress | $34 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $129 per pair | $115 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Dining Out | $134 per month | $86 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.43 per ticket | $5.75 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Coffee | $4.75 per cup | $2.87 per cup |
| Beer | $4.20 per pint | $2.87 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $12 per meal | $6.90 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $67 per meal | $46 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $11 per meal | $9.20 per meal |
| Apples | $3.47 per kg | $2.87 per kg |
| Bread | $2.69 per loaf | $2.01 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.23 per bottle | $1.15 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.79 per liter | $1.26 per liter |
| Rice | $2.13 per kg | $1.44 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.79 per kg | $5.75 per kg |
| Beef | $15 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $19 per bottle | $17 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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| Groceries | $252 per month | $287 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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| Health Insurance | $25 per month | $46 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $48 per visit | $40 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $10 per purchase | $8.62 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $476 per month | $374 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $1,594 per month | $575 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,350 per month | $1,150 per month |
| Coworking Space | $302 per month | $201 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,259 per month | $862 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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| Internet & Mobile | $36 per month | $34 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Leisure Activities | $45 per month | $34 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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| Haircut | $25 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.96 per kg | $4.02 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Mobile Plan | $28 per month | $17 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $36 per month | $40 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $14 one-time | $14 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $101 per month | $46 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $34 per hour | $17 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Tulum
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Puerto Vallarta
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| Transportation | $50 per month | $57 per month |
| Taxi Start | $5.59 per trip | $2.30 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.80 per km | $0.69 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $48 per month | $40 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $14 per trip | $5.75 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.48 per liter | $1.38 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $420 per month | $29 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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MX
Tulum
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MX
Puerto Vallarta
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| Utilities | $67 per month | $63 per month |