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VS Cancún
Mexico
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Playa del Carmen
Mexico2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Cancún | Playa del Carmen | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 700 USD | 750 USD | Cancún |
| Food | 380 USD | 400 USD | Cancún |
| Utilities | 80 USD | 85 USD | Cancún |
| Transport | 35 USD | 30 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Healthcare | 65 USD | 65 USD | Cancún |
| Internet | 38 USD | 38 USD | Cancún |
| Entertainment | 216 USD | 222 USD | Cancún |
| Other | 132 USD | 138 USD | Cancún |
| Total (monthly) | 1,646 USD | 1,728 USD | Cancún |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Cancún | Playa del Carmen | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 58 | 56 | Cancún |
| Safety | 52 | 54 | Playa del Carmen |
| Quality of life | 74 | 74 | Cancún |
| Internet | 80 | 80 | Cancún |
| Healthcare | 72 | 72 | Cancún |
| Transport | 74 | 70 | Cancún |
| Nightlife | 86 | 84 | Cancún |
| Climate | 96 | 96 | Cancún |
| English | 84 | 84 | Cancún |
| Visa ease | 78 | 78 | Cancún |