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VS Mexico City
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 | Mexico City | Playa del Carmen | Best |
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| Rent | 600 USD | 750 USD | Mexico City |
| Food | 400 USD | 400 USD | Mexico City |
| Utilities | 80 USD | 85 USD | Mexico City |
| Transport | 50 USD | 30 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Healthcare | 70 USD | 65 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Internet | 35 USD | 38 USD | Mexico City |
| Entertainment | 216 USD | 222 USD | Mexico City |
| Other | 168 USD | 138 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Total (monthly) | 1,619 USD | 1,728 USD | Mexico City |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Mexico City | Playa del Carmen | Best |
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| Cost of living | 78 | 56 | Mexico City |
| Safety | 45 | 54 | Playa del Carmen |
| Quality of life | 68 | 74 | Playa del Carmen |
| Internet | 78 | 80 | Playa del Carmen |
| Healthcare | 70 | 72 | Playa del Carmen |
| Transport | 85 | 70 | Mexico City |
| Nightlife | 85 | 84 | Mexico City |
| Climate | 72 | 96 | Playa del Carmen |
| English | 84 | 84 | Mexico City |
| Visa ease | 78 | 78 | Mexico City |