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Cities/Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen

Mexico

A vibrant Mexican Caribbean beach town on the Riviera Maya with a walkable Fifth Avenue, cenote swimming, and a more local feel than nearby Cancún.

Population: 150K
Avg Income: $ 20K/yr
Avg. Temp: 27°C
Area: 67 km²
MXN
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38
Affordable

#132 of 250

24% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 1 430

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 735

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 94

per month

Restaurants

$ 286

per month

Transportation

$ 68

per month

Utilities

$ 131

per month

Entertainment

$ 66

per month

Healthcare

$ 22

per month

Clothing

$ 26

per month