Close to the Mexico average
Ranked #356 of 577 cities · More expensive than 38.3% of cities worldwide
Compared to Mexico average · See Mexico ranking โ
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | MXN 11,797/mo โ $642 | MXN 8,187/mo โ $445 | 31% |
| 3-Bedroom | MXN 25,072/mo โ $1,364 | MXN 19,233/mo โ $1,046 | 23% |
Cancun has a cost of living index of 32.8 (New York = 100, rent included), from a single data source.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Cancun is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #356 of 577 cities). It is 0.3% more expensive than the Mexico average, based on 11 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Mexico earning MXN 1,033,465 gross take home MXN 64,202/month after tax (25.5% effective rate). See full Mexico tax calculator →
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