Cost of Living

Tulum, Mexico

Live cost-of-living data for Tulum — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
29/ 10071% cheaper than New York
-18% rent since Jul 2026
$846/mo
Median Income
77/100
Safety
17.5%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$775/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$748/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,582/month
Food & Groceries
45/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
35/100
Monthly Transit Pass$0/month
One-Way Ticket$0/trip
Taxi (1 km)$3.5/km
Utilities
50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$92/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
55/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$75/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$10,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
50/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$30/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair
Personal Care
45/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4/bottle
Dining Out
50/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$58/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8.1/meal
Childcare
55/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$600/month
Babysitter (per hour)$12/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$15/pack
Fitness & Sports
50/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

60 Mbps
Internet Speed
$300
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
large
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Aldea Zama, Centro/Pueblo, La Veleta

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tulum cheap to live in?

Tulum has a cost of living index of 29/100, where New York = 100. It is 71% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,040–$1,456 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tulum?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tulum costs approximately $775/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $748/month.

Is Tulum good for digital nomads?

Tulum has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 60 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $300/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Tulum?

The median net monthly salary in Tulum is approximately $846 USD. The income tax rate is around 17.5%.

How does Tulum compare to New York for cost of living?

Tulum (cost index 29) is 71% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,775/month by moving from New York to Tulum.

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