Cancun, Mexico
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Cancun, Mexico: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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70%
Quality of life -
29%
Cost of living -
87%
Connectivity -
78%
Weather
53
General
| Currency | MXN |
| Population (in millions) | 0.8 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Not Ranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 10% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Zona Hotelera, Cancun 7 |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 20 |
| Top selling local beer | Corona |
| Most popular local dish | Tacos |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Chichen Itza, Tulum Ruins, Xcaret Park |
| Discount airline | VivaAerobus |
| Major airline | Aeromexico |
| Largest ride sharing company | Cabify |
| Primary train stations | Cancun International Airport, Cancun Bus Station, Cancun Centro Station |
| Primary airports | Cancun International, Cozumel International, Playa del Carmen International |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 200000 MXN |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Plaza Caracol, Blvd. Kukulcan Km. 12.5, Local L-1, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Canc |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 20 Mbps |
| Power socket type | A,B |
| Supply voltage | 127V |
| Best electronics store | BestBuy |
| Best internet carrier | Telmex |
| Primary cellular carrier | Telcel |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 1,000 MXN |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Farmacias Similares |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $20,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $25,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 16% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 2000 MXN |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Bancomer |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 066 (general), 080 (police), 065 (ambulance), 068 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 545 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion | Catholic |
Quality of life
70%
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43%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
65%
Property to income -
57%
Crime -
75%
Healthcare -
78%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | MX$12,759 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.48% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | MX$3,270 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | MX$108,500 |
Cost of living
29%
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Purchasing Power
41%
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Rent
15%
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Food
38%
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Restaurant
41%
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Workspace
41%
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Transport
27%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | MX$11,111.11 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | MX$6,504.44 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | MX$18,793.92 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | MX$14,222.22 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | MX$162.50 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | MX$22.88 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | MX$31.02 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | MX$36.83 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | MX$167.57 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | MX$14.88 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | MX$180.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | MX$26.59 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | MX$43.70 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | MX$64.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | MX$119.25 |
| Apples (1kg) | MX$56.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | MX$29.50 |
| Potato (1kg) | MX$27.97 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | MX$12.42 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | MX$25.21 |
| Tomato (1kg) | MX$26.56 |
| Banana (1kg) | MX$24.00 |
| Onion (1kg) | MX$32.63 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | MX$181.00 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | MX$180.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | MX$780.63 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | MX$110.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | MX$38.06 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | MX$60.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | MX$22.68 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | MX$18.67 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | MX$49.29 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | MX$1,601.28 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | MX$2.66 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | MX$473.86 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | MX$593.75 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | MX$162.50 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | MX$70.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | MX$12.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | MX$521.74 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | MX$23.13 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | MX$237,500.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | MX$331,120.00 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | MX$50.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | MX$35.53 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | MX$200.00 |
