Cost of living
Cancun compared to Mexico (Mexico)
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Overview comparison
CancunMexico (Mexico)
Consumer prices in Cancun are roughly 34% higher than in Mexico (Mexico).
Cost of living
| Item | Cancun | Mexico (Mexico) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,286 | 696 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,303 | 1,583 |
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| Without rent one person | 733 | 320 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,843 | 1,183 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 604.22 | 323.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 920.17 | 435.77 |
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| Food person | 359 | 267 |
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| Food family | 1,311 | 855 |
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| Transport person | 145.37 | 31.02 |
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| Transport family | 349.57 | 98.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.3 years | 74.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Cancun | Mexico (Mexico) |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.93 | 6.18 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.79 | 23.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.68 | 5.6 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 | 2.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.33 | 1.47 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.24 | 1.84 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Cancun | Mexico (Mexico) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 688.24 | 210.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 399.27 | 179.66 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,214.08 | 469.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 962.6 | 328.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 73.12 | 105.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 87.86 | 120.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.44 | 20.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Cancun | Mexico (Mexico) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.07 | 5.3 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,302 | 2,736 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,260 | 1,469 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.68 | 1.3 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.74% | 43.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 28.29 | 5.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.8 |
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Groceries
| Item | Cancun | Mexico (Mexico) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.74 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.31 | 2.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.11 | 5.92 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.26 | 6.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.92 | 10.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.76 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | Cancun | Mexico (Mexico) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.6 | 23.75 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.64 | 5.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.83 | 31.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.59 | 5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 58.56 | 62.48 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.9 | 79.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 189.39 | 172.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,699 | 2,100 |
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