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Cost of living in Playa del Carmen – Living in Mexico for $850 a month

August 4, 2011 By James Clark 88 Comments

One of the most common questions I get asked is how I can afford my lifestyle of travel around the world. First I need to explain that I am working while travelling, so it’s not like I’m living the life of leisure.

It’s been a while since I have lived somewhere for longer than a month (outside of Melbourne), so having spent a month in Playa del Carmen I have tallied up what the cost of living in Mexico is like.

Playa del Carmen
[Playa del Carmen]

This is my expense breakdown for July 2011 in Playa del Carmen, converted into USD:

Rent $290
Eating Out $300
Groceries $60
Coffee $90
Transport $35
Sundries $75

Total

$850

For $850 I have been living in comfort and eating like a king for way less than a grand a month. This is in US dollars as well – it sounds even better if I convert it into my home currency: $790 AUD.

Rent

This is the biggest variable by far in Playa del Carmen, and if you don’t know what you are doing you could end up paying Manhattan prices. If you turn up at a real estate agent or book through a holiday rental site they will try and charge you $100 a night for the type of place we stayed at.

I was fortuntate in that my house mate had boots on the ground before I got here and negotiated a sweet deal for our apartment. Our accommodation is a modern complex with swimming pool and came to a grand total of $290USD per month per person – less than $10 per day. (Gas and electricity is extra, inlcuded in the sundries items).

Apartment Kitchen
[Apartment Kitchen]

The apartment is spacious and comes with internet and a laundry room, so that is two other expenses taken care of. Oh yeah, did I tell you it comes with a swimming pool?

—- UPDATE —
I have been getting lots of requests about how to find an apartment in Playa del Carmen. My friend is no longer offering rental services. Here is another guide for renting expertvagabond.com/cheap-apartment-playa-del-carmen/.

Apartment Swimming Pool
[Swimming pool at the apartment]

Food

Having an apartment meant that I could have breakfast everyday at home, and I would occasionally make my own lunch. Other than that I ate out every day for lunch and dinner. If I wanted to I’m sure I could have made this budget come down to $650 rather than $850, but why? I mean c’mon, I’m in Mexico. I’m not going to miss out on a chance to have Mexican food as often as I can while I am here.

Tacos Al Pastor
[Tacos Al Pastor washed down with a Horchata]

The food here has been a surprise for me. I have always loved Mexican food, but there was a lingering concern that Mexican food made in America might have somehow have been better than Mexican food in Mexico. What was I thinking?! I’m happy to report that Mexican food in Mexico is better than I could have hoped for.

Of course it’s not Mexican food every night. There are plenty of other eating options around town if, for some reason, you tire of Mexican. For example we found a Sushi place that have a 2 for 1 deal on sushi rolls every Wednesday. The rolls are surprisingly good considering the lack of Japanese representation in the city.

Fruit juice is a big part of my diet as well, and in Mexico they serve it by the bucket. Well, the one litre styrofoam cup (yes, styrofoam is still used here). A 1L pine/orange juice, no sugar, goes for around $3.00.

Juice Prices
[Juice prices in Pesos]

Groceries
This is the tally from the supermarket across the road. This covered mostly breakfast and fruit, as well as household consumables. While that seems like a small amount for a month, have a look at the price of bananas.

Banana prices in Mexico

Bananas for $9.90 MXN (0.84c USD) per Kilo. Sadly the bananas are not Tabasco flavoured, but from the state of Tabasco.

My Daily Vice – Coffee

Another personal variable here. My expenses are low as I don’t drink or smoke, so you will need to consider that in your own budget. Included in my budget is a two cup a day coffee habit. I can live with that. I started out making my own coffee at the apartment, but it’s just not the same as sitting in a cafe and doing my work there. Unfortunately there isn’t a great variety of cafes in Playa that are work friendly, but at least they know who I am by now.

Transport

Playa is a reasonably compact city so there is no need to get the bus or a taxi anywhere. Our apartment is walking distance from everything we need. A one minute walk to the supermarket, a ten minute walk to the beach and all the cafes and restaurants in between. We were lucky enough to have a car on loan to us, so that helped out with the road trips around the region, but even without a car the buses are reasonably priced.

Other Cost Considerations
Of course your mileage will vary according to accommodation selection and lifestyle choices. Where you eat is also an important factor. Almost all of my meals were at the local places in the back streets behind the main tourist street. They may not look as fancy as the tourist places, but you can be sure you are getting a better deal and authentic food. Same goes for the juice. While that juice sign isn’t visually appealling, you can see they are putting nothing but fruit into the juicer. Who cares what the shop looks like.

This list is also a cost of living budget, not a travel budget. If I was travelling around Mexico for a month this would be a different outcome with higher accommodation and transport expenses. Apart from a few road trips around the region, this stay in Playa was with the intention to get some work done, enjoy the beach, and eat as much Mexican food as possible. Mission accomplished.

Other Cost of Living Reports
The cost of living in Playa del Carmen from Simon and Erin at Never Ending Voyage.

For more more information on Playa check out the Playa del Carmen Travel Guide.

Filed Under: Travel Blog Tagged With: cost of living, mexico, playa del carmen

Comments

  1. Carlo Alcos says

    August 5, 2011 at 1:05 am

    Nice one James. Good info.

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 5, 2011 at 5:17 pm

      Thanks Carlo.

      Reply
  2. Nomadic Samuel says

    August 5, 2011 at 4:18 am

    I like that your budget included ‘enjoying’ Mexican food without scrimping.  One of my biggest pet peeves about these kinds of posts is how unrealistic some of them are in terms of lifestyle options.  I could live in many parts of Asia for less than $300 a month slurping instant noodles 3 times a day but that’s just not very fun.  This is a great breakdown of costs without compromising quality of life.

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 5, 2011 at 5:19 pm

      So true Samuel. While I have done the budget backpacker thing in Europe, it’s not a fun way to do travel, for me. Plus I’m a terrible cook, so I would rather have someone else prepare my meals.

      Reply
  3. Michael Hodson says

    August 5, 2011 at 8:00 am

    I bet you are having a blast there and getting loads of work done. Thanks for the info in the post — I love travel cost posts.

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 5, 2011 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks Michael, it has been a reasonably productive month workwise. I always love reading travel cost posts as well, so I’m happy to contribute to what else is out there.

      Reply
  4. Crazy sexy fun traveler says

    August 5, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    You spent that much in Mexico??? I was eating out all the time, including breakfast and I eat at least 5 times per day and spent like half of your expenses while traveling around Mexico (including all the buses and taxis) 😛

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

      Half of what I spent, wow! Sounds like I was throwing my money away then. I would love to know how you spent $15 a day on accommodation, transport and eating 5 times a day!

      Reply
      • Crazysexyfuntraveler says

        August 20, 2011 at 7:33 am

        Couchsurfing accommodation and some friends, press trips and small restaurants not in the center 😀

        Reply
  5. Sophie says

    August 5, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    Useful post; thanks!

    Reply
  6. Richonsa says

    August 6, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Thanks for the info.  I took my family on a cruise back in December, and the ship stopped at a little port just south of Playa.  We took a cab over there and sampled the food.  We went to the beach, but it was very windy.  I noticed there were nice little places to stay that were around 20/night!  I couldn’t believe it.  One could easily fly to Cancun, then take a bus to Playa for a really nice vacation for cheap.  Once in Playa, I think $7 will get you on a ferry to Cozumel.  We went there, too.  It was beautiful. 

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 7, 2011 at 2:25 am

      Yes those prices sounds about right. From Cancun it is really easy to get to Playa as there are numerous buses and share vans departing every hour.

      Great picture by the way! A typical scene in Mexico these days.

      Reply
  7. James Clark says

    August 7, 2011 at 2:21 am

    I haven’t paid for the internet once as it is included in my rent. Also just about every cafe I’ve been to has free wifi (and starbucks has free wifi across Mexico). If you needed to go to a net cafe the rate is around 10 Pesos per hour.

    Reply
    • Dave Hutchinson says

      December 14, 2011 at 12:09 am

      Hi James…I lived in Puerto Vallarta for almost 3 years…from May 08 to March 2011….and loved it…I had to come back to the States, a really good job offer…but everyday I miss Mexico.  The thing with me is the internet.  My connection thru telecable was ok….how is  your connection where you are?  Have you ever done  a speedtest?  Just curious.

      Reply
    • Normamcgahan says

      March 23, 2012 at 12:13 pm

       I noticed you said your rent was $290. but that each of you paid that, so is the rent at that complex actually almost $600. a month?

      Reply
      • James Clark says

        March 23, 2012 at 3:47 pm

        Yes, the $290 was my share of the rent of a 2 BR apartment.

        Reply
  8. Michael says

    August 7, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    Interesting. Thanks for the cost summary. We’re thinking of going back to Mexico soon too and probably live there.

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 7, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Michael. Mexico is a great place to live, there are just so many places to choose from. I would like to see more of the Pacific coast as well.

      Reply
  9. Flipnomad says

    August 7, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    oh wow!!! the cost of rent is unbelievably cheap… just like my apartment in manila…

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 7, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      Manila and the Philippines is on my radar of places to live.

      Reply
      • Roblx2002 says

        January 8, 2012 at 2:54 am

        Bali is a great place to live but prices have more or less doubled over the last 3-4 years….plus currency change!

        Reply
  10. Cornelius Aesop says

    August 8, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    The simple thought of this makes me a happy little monkey and the food pictures make me hungry 🙂

    Reply
  11. Graciel Cecilio says

    August 9, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    I was just going to comment about your coffee expense but somethings gotta give, right?  I would probably have shopping on my list =)

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 12, 2011 at 1:07 am

      Fair call. I forgot to mention that there isn’t much in the way of shopping here (unless you like cheesy holiday t-shirts) so I have been out of temptations way myself.

      Reply
  12. Jasmine Stephenson says

    August 11, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Sorry I missed you here in Playa del Carmen! But don’t worry, I’m keeping the beach company for you 🙂

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 12, 2011 at 1:08 am

      Terrible timing Jasmine, though I’m sure the way we travel we’ll cross paths eventually. Sounds like the beach is in good company at least 🙂

      Reply
  13. Brooke says

    August 11, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    I love reading posts like this!  However, it also makes me cry just a little bit to see how much money you spend on rent when I’m living in Sydney 😉

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 12, 2011 at 1:23 am

      Thanks Brooke! I feel your pain regarding Sydney rent as well.

      Reply
  14. Mack Reynolds84 says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    that sounds awesome. you just described a very appealing lifestyle to me. sounds like the best deal ever.

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      August 12, 2011 at 6:37 pm

      It is a very appealing lifestyle, Mack. As amazing as this deal sounds though, there are even better deals around the world, particularly in Southeast Asia.

      Reply
      • Mack Reynolds84 says

        August 19, 2011 at 2:56 pm

        i can imagine. i have family in the philippines, and things appeared to be rather cheap if you needed them to be.

        Reply
  15. Cailin O'Neil says

    August 13, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    I have yet to visit Mexico let alone live there. It sounds like you are doing it quite well 🙂

    Reply
  16. Lima Travel Guide says

    August 15, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    While the total $ amount is quite low, that’s a pretty unusual mix. E.g., you’re spending essentially the same amounts on rent as you are eating out?!

    Reply
  17. Laura says

    August 30, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    That apartment looks fantastic, what a great deal!! 😉

    Reply
  18. Matt says

    September 18, 2011 at 11:35 am

    Sounds cheaper than I am paying over here in the Philippines as well as better facilities.

    Reply
  19. Raymond @ Man On The Lam says

    September 30, 2011 at 3:04 am

    That’s a pretty dandy apartment for $290 a month.  Great info!

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      October 9, 2011 at 6:51 pm

      Thanks Raymond. It was definitely the best $290 a month apartment I’ve ever stayed at!

      Reply
  20. Cabo says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:05 pm

    Nice job on finding dirt cheap rent! On a side note, those tacos are making me pretty hungry..

    What Mexican dish did you end up enjoying the most during your stay?

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      November 2, 2011 at 10:33 am

      Ahh Mexican food. So many favourites to choose from, but I always go back to Tacos Al Pastor 🙂

      Reply
  21. Cole and Adela says

    October 30, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    Great breakdown of the costs. Sounds like an awesome month!

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      November 2, 2011 at 10:34 am

      THanks, it was a great place to live!

      Reply
  22. Drina Murphy says

    November 7, 2011 at 11:00 pm

    I think I might up sticks and head on over to Playa del Carmen, it’s a hell of a lot cheaper and looks a lot more attractive;)

    Reply
  23. jjj999 says

    November 29, 2011 at 7:42 am

    how about your living in mexico, and its for sure 3rd world, and you are going to be super sick for that 1 month you live there.

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      December 22, 2011 at 4:37 pm

      I was there for a month and I ate the best Mexican I have ever had in my life 🙂

      Reply
  24. James Clark says

    December 22, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    You will rarely find a price like that at a real estate agent, so the best advice is boots on the ground investigation. I didn’t find the apartment myself, my housemate friend did. He was already there and he looked around for private for rent signs, and then negotiated from there.

    Reply
  25. Roblx2002 says

    January 8, 2012 at 2:51 am

    very helpful and straight forward…beer and cigarette prices would have been handy though

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      January 21, 2012 at 5:19 am

      Thanks for the tip. I always forget to check the prices seeing I don’t drink or smoke. I will check for reference next time.

      Reply
  26. Roblx2002 says

    January 8, 2012 at 2:54 am

    Bali is a great place to live but prices have more or less doubled over the last 3-4 years….plus currency change!

    Reply
  27. Joe says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:51 am

    Hey James it is great to meet you and learn about your stay in Playa. I am currently staying in Playa and I blog about it daily. Too bad you were not hear now. I rarely meet people that understand our lifestyle on the web.

    Reply
  28. Brian Hill says

    January 24, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Hi Jim. I just joined. Love your site, love Mexico. I am going to Carmen del Playa in march. I will be staying at the Tukan Hotel and Beach Club. It is on ave. 5 and calle 14 y 16. Do you have any favorite restaurants nearby? How about beach clubs?

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      January 25, 2012 at 1:27 am

      Hi Brian, thanks for dropping by, I love Mexico as well!

      My favourite restaurants are around 30th Ave. I don’t remember the names off hand, but they are more oriented to locals (and thus a bit cheaper). There are a bunch of places near Mega Supermarket, which is the best supermarket in the area.

      Have fun!

      Reply
  29. Op0r80r says

    January 27, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Great info.. I am retiring soon from Alaska after 40+ years and looking at Jamaica, Dominican Repuplic or Mexico. Somewhere I can cruise my 50′ ship from Alaska for all seasons instead of a few months a year. We have been a lot of places but never looked into actual cost of living outside of high dollar vacationing in the major cities (not where I want to retire). I need a marina, beach and oceanside home or land, possible condo. Any ideas??   

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      January 31, 2012 at 1:11 pm

      Sounds like a great lifestyle change to me. I don’t know the Americas well enough to give a recommendation, but having a ship and making your way down the coast sounds like an ideal way to find out!

      Reply
    • Fjaggi68 says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:51 am

       Hi there,
      I have lived in the Playa area for two and a half years.
      By what you are saying, I would recomend you a place called Puerto Aventuras.
      It’s the only well developped marina outside Cancun on the whole carribbean coast of
      Mexico. It’s only 17 km. south of Playa.
      I have personal contacts with condo owners so don’t hesitate to drop me a line at:
      fjaggi68@gmail.com if you consider trying out this option! Happy sailing!

      Reply
  30. Ric says

    March 21, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Where and what was the name of your apartment?

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      March 22, 2012 at 4:14 am

      Hi Ric, I don’t know the name of the apartment, but it was the big complex opposite the Mega supermarket.

      Reply
  31. Normamcgahan says

    March 23, 2012 at 12:13 pm

     I noticed you said your rent was $290. but that each of you paid that, so is the rent at that complex actually almost $600. a month?

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      March 23, 2012 at 3:47 pm

      Yes, the $290 was my share of the rent of a 2 BR apartment.

      Reply
      • longlive says

        December 7, 2014 at 6:40 pm

        Hello James,
        I am targeting Playas del Carmen for retirement. Thank you for the information you are sharing.
        Any rent increased since 2012? I wonder if the landlord can increase rent as they wish. Tks again!

        Reply
  32. Nicole Zoe Garcia says

    March 30, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    Hello, stumbled upon your blog trying to budget how much we should take for our upcoming trip to Playa del Carmen.  How much do you think it will cost for 2 people to eat for 5 days?  Our hotel provides breakfast…

    Reply
  33. Gina Bumpas says

    May 3, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Good overall information.

    I’m getting near ‘retirement’ age myself, and I know Playa del Carmen is on my own ‘short-list’ (along with Cuenca, Ecuador, and Mercedes, Uruguay) of places under consideration.

    I’m a native of Mexico – though living in the U.S. for past sixteen years because of my business. Have friends resident in Playa – am looking to return and visit soon.

    – Gina / flightstomexico.org

    Reply
  34. Joanne says

    September 10, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Hi James, I’m considering 6 month rentals in Playa Del Carmen. Can you recommend the best way to find good value/priced apartments. How did you find such inexpensive accommodation? Any suggestions are most welcome

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      September 11, 2012 at 5:53 am

      Hi Joanne, I had my friend who was living there find a place. The best way to find a cheap place is to look around in town, as the prices on the internet are much higher.

      Reply
  35. Ron Elkarif says

    January 4, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Hey James, saw your post read it and loved it. I just visited Playa Del Carmen and couldn’t get enough of it. Thought if traveling around and living there for a few months but can’t seem to find the right place to rent. Looking for something cheap and close to the beach in playa del carmen. How do I find these apartments at these rates? Thank you!

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      January 5, 2013 at 4:50 am

      Hi Ron, thanks for that.

      My friend I lived with found the place so I didn’t find it personally. You can also read this article which has some tips:

      http://expertvagabond.com/cheap-apartment-playa-del-carmen/

      Reply
  36. Brett Lambert says

    January 17, 2013 at 9:29 am

    Moving to Playa in a couple days and man would I love to get a deal on an apartment like you did! I don’t plan on going through realtors, I was gonna more or less look for places being rented privately. I feel like i can get a better deal that way. Looking to stay 3 months and then make a decision. Any advice on scoring such a sweet deal would be greatly appreciated.

    Brett

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      January 17, 2013 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Brett, check out my friend Elizabeths business at facebook.com/rentingplaya – Good luck with the move!

      Reply
  37. Lauren says

    January 20, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    What was the apartment called that you stayed at?

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      January 21, 2013 at 1:52 pm

      I don’t remember the name, but try facebook.com/rentingplaya as Elizabeth will know.

      Reply
  38. Gabriel says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Hi Can you please send contact info for that complex you leaved in?
    THX

    Reply
    • James Clark says

      January 21, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      I don’t have the contact, try my friend at facebook.com/rentingplaya

      Reply
    • Violet says

      March 24, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      The name of the apartment is Margarita

      Reply
  39. Charmaine says

    February 6, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    I really enjoyed reading this. My husband and I are looking for a place to move and was focusing on Belize. I made contact with someone there and she told me that even though she likes it she regrets not chosing Playa del Carmen instead. Can you recommend someone that can get us a cheap place for one week so we can come down and explore?

    Reply
  40. Arthur Gilles says

    May 24, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    Really inspiring blog brother.
    pic and words represents mexico in a different ways.

    Reply
  41. aloha-family says

    May 29, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    Thanks for your story Michael!
    Truly it depends on the way every individual spends his or her money. We lived for 6 months in Thailand and have been spending around $1000 for 2 people (excluding visa prolongation and journeys to the islands and 3 day border-run to Malaysia). At the same time we have met some people there and they paid almost $1000 only for the housing… As you said, it depends… 🙂 Good job, thanks for Playa prices. Hopefully we will go to Mexico this fall. We are still thinking which city to choose but it must be inexpensive, walking distance or bus ride to the supermarket and the beach (close enough we do not have to rent the car) and not too crowded… Still thinking. 🙂

    Reply
  42. Cynthia Polutanovich says

    November 5, 2013 at 3:09 am

    Very informative post! I’ve been researching places for a poor (but up-and-coming?) writer to live for a few years. Lived in the Czech Republic for a year. Am now house sitting around Northern New Mexico…In any case, I’m really considering the Yucatan. Playa del Carmen is now a hot runner. 🙂 Who knows? I may contact your friend about finding cheap (very cheap, I hope) rentals. Thanks again!

    Reply
  43. Sarah Fazendin says

    March 27, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I love that you spent more money on coffee than on groceries, I can totally relate!!

    Reply
  44. Dan says

    July 9, 2014 at 9:29 am

    The real concern for me arised when I read on Wikipedia’s article for Mexico’s water sanitation practices and how 85% of the sewage water is not treated and that that very untreated water is used by Mexico’s farmers for the irrigation of their crops. That disgusting fact was the deal breaker for wanting to live in playa del carmen.

    Reply
  45. Steve l. says

    January 14, 2015 at 4:33 am

    Can you give me a place to find these apartments please?

    Reply
  46. David Alan Binder says

    July 19, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Nice notes you have here. Love the cost of living segment and all the information. Love to see more pros and cons, especially the cons like bugs, creepy crawlies, etc. which is a balanced way to give information so those can make an informed decision and evaluate it all fairly. The basic 3 C’s just don’t cut it, cost, climate and cervazas ( or in your case coffee). We need more information.

    here is my website researching our findings of retirement in Mexico although we have 2 years until we go down for good.

    https://sites.google.com/site/dalanbinder/blog/0998-retirementinmexico

    Full disclosure my website is mainly for writers but anyone can gather information, strength and wisdom from my site.

    Reply
  47. Lewis says

    August 31, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    Hey James, this is a great overview 🙂 I was in Playa recently and totally agree that the coffee situation is in a bad state, especially for working. They do have a really nice co-working space these days though and I will certainly be heading back.

    Reply
  48. kelly hostetler says

    December 14, 2018 at 11:53 pm

    Ok it is now 2018 December, how do those prices relate now?
    Especially the rent and food, has the cost gone up tremendously or is it still reasonable?

    Thanks,

    Kelly Hostetler

    Reply
  49. karl says

    March 30, 2013 at 10:54 am

    hi james im coming down to playa for a visit in august,looking at playa or belise for future retirement,im from canada,everyone i talk to says go to belise because of the language barrier(english)but the hospitals and cost of living are much better in mexico.i was gonna purchase a condo and have a large cruiser cabin and come back to work in canada 6mo a year.and possibly rent out the condo when im not there,but if renting is cheap i may just rent, pocket the money from the sale of my house and use the interest from that for the rent,then i have no attachments,what do you think is the better place,im leaning toward playa as i can go in cancun or merida for weekend trips,thanks.

    Reply

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