Cost of Living in Playa del Carmen
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Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 MXN | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 800.00 MXN | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 200.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 72.50 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 100.00 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 67.94 MXN | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 33.18 MXN | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 26.51 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 26.17 MXN | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 34.42 MXN | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 13.61 MXN | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 43.22 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 72.57 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 71.21 MXN | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 98.28 MXN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 23.93 MXN | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 11.79 MXN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16.56 MXN | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 16.41 MXN | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 15.72 MXN | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 18.90 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 21.28 MXN | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 20.00 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 165.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 30.98 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 48.29 MXN | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 77.00 MXN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10.00 MXN | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 500.00 MXN | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 80.00 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 60.00 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 24.78 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 386,990.00 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 438,033.33 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,550.52 MXN | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 462.50 MXN | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 536.00 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,045.54 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 450.00 MXN | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 90.21 MXN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,775.00 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 99,000.00 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 807.22 MXN | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 767.36 MXN | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,647.77 MXN | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,621.66 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 19,217.85 MXN | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,909.13 MXN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 30,666.67 MXN | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 20,333.33 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,592.99 MXN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 10,591.21 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 13,327.30 MXN | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.00 |
Prices in Playa del Carmen
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Last update: 3 December 2025
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Last update: 3 December 2025
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Leave a comment:1 Comments so far
fabrizio
on Feb 17, 2023:
Almost everything is correct, but the rent not so much. ive been living in Playa del Carmen 1 year (from february 2022 to february 2023) and i payed almost 7000mx pesos for 1 bedroom. In CTM Avenue