Can you live in Puerto Escondido with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,344, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Puerto Escondido with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,344, you would have roughly $656 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Puerto Escondido with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,344, you would have roughly $1,656 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Puerto Escondido with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,344, you would have roughly $3,656 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Puerto Escondido with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,344, you would have roughly $6,656 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Puerto Escondido, Mexico

How much does it really cost to live in Puerto Escondido? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

North America 👥 46,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Small town 🌊 Near the sea 💱 MXN

💰 Can I afford Puerto Escondido? ⚖️ Compare this city Mexico →

$ $520 1-bedroom rent / mo

74 Quality of life / 100

56 Safety / 100

74 Internet / 100

64 Affordability / 100

Puerto Escondido vs Puerto Vallarta ⚖️ Puerto Escondido vs Mérida ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$520
Food (moderate)	$340
Transport	$20
Utilities	$65
Internet	$35
Healthcare	$52
Entertainment	$165
Total (moderate)	$1,344

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Puerto Escondido.

Shared accommodation	$220
Studio	$380
1-bedroom	$520
2-bedroom	$800
3-bedroom	$1,150

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City Scores

How Puerto Escondido rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeSmall
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityMexico City
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyMXN
Time zoneAmerica/Mexico_City

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Pros and Cons of Puerto Escondido

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $876 per month Basic $1,015 per month Moderate $1,344 per month Comfortable $1,872 per month Premium $3,059 per month

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Can You Live in Puerto Escondido on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-344 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$656 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,656 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,656 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,656 / month