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VS Tulum
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 | Tulum | Playa del Carmen | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 900 USD | 750 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Food | 480 USD | 400 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Utilities | 80 USD | 85 USD | Tulum |
| Transport | 45 USD | 30 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Healthcare | 70 USD | 65 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Internet | 40 USD | 38 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Entertainment | 288 USD | 222 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Other | 180 USD | 138 USD | Playa del Carmen |
| Total (monthly) | 2,083 USD | 1,728 USD | Playa del Carmen |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Tulum | Playa del Carmen | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 48 | 56 | Playa del Carmen |
| Safety | 70 | 54 | Tulum |
| Quality of life | 74 | 74 | Tulum |
| Internet | 78 | 80 | Playa del Carmen |
| Healthcare | 70 | 72 | Playa del Carmen |
| Transport | 55 | 70 | Playa del Carmen |
| Nightlife | 75 | 84 | Playa del Carmen |
| Climate | 86 | 96 | Playa del Carmen |
| English | 84 | 84 | Tulum |
| Visa ease | 78 | 78 | Tulum |