Cost of Living in Tulum, Mexico

Tulum has a cost of living index of 69/100 (New York = 100). It is 31% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

69/100
Cost Index
$736/mo
Median Income
62/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 65/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$950/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$700/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,800/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.1/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$10/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$50/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$8/meal
TransportationScore: 55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$45/month
One-Way Ticket$1.5/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2.5/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$120/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 58/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$70/visit
Dentist Visit$85/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 48/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$35/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$60/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$38/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$85/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

65 Mbps
Internet Speed
$250
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
45/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Aldea Zama, La Veleta, Centro

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tulum cheap to live in?

Tulum has a cost of living index of 69/100, where New York = 100. It is 31% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,380–$1,932 per month.

How much does rent cost in Tulum?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Tulum costs approximately $950/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $700/month.

Is Tulum good for digital nomads?

Tulum has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 65 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $250/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Tulum?

The median net monthly salary in Tulum is approximately $736 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

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

Tulum (cost index 69) is 31% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $775/month by moving from New York to Tulum.

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