🇲🇽 Mexico · #323 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Cancun

3.0% above the Mexico average

Ranked #323 of 538 cities · More expensive than 40% of cities worldwide

Compared to Mexico average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Cancun

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 12,267/mo USD 7,893/mo 36%
3-Bedroom USD 26,000/mo USD 20,267/mo 36%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+3.0% Average
Rent
-1.0% Average
Groceries
+1.9% Average
Restaurants
+2.9% Average
Purchasing Power
-6.8% Average

Living in Cancun: What to Expect

Cancun is average by global standards (ranked #323 of 538 cities). It is 3.0% more expensive than the Mexico average, based on 7 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Mexico earning MXN 1,009,710 gross take home MXN 62,614/month after tax (25.6% effective rate). See full Mexico tax calculator →

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