Playa del Carmen is the cheapest of Mexico's 6 priced cities — $948 a month in essentials, 32% below Puerto Vallarta at $1,395. The average net salary of $662 covers that 0.7×. 112.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 8.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 24°C, Jul 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $391 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,058 |
| Groceries | $148 |
| Dining out | $261 |
| Utilities | $119 |
| Local transport | $29 |
| Essentials / mo | $948 |
| Avg net salary | $662 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,254 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,900 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Playa del Carmen, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $12.83 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $45.61 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.75 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.93 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $6.85 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.41 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.78 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.63 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.15 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.70 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.67 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.12 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.80 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.00 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.48 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.22 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.98 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.99 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.14 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.57 |
| Monthly transit pass | $28.51 |
| Taxi start | $5.13 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.54 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.51 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $88.04 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $30.56 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $22.80 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $67.27 |
| Cinema, one seat | $5.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Playa del Carmen has 112.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the highest of the 6 Mexico cities we track. Mexico's national figure is 97.4, so Playa del Carmen runs 15 above the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.6°C | 26.1°C | 82% | 49% | 42 mm |
| Feb | 24.2°C | 26.8°C | 80% | 36% | 26 mm |
| Mar | 25.5°C | 28.4°C | 78% | 36% | 29 mm |
| Apr | 26.7°C | 30.3°C | 78% | 40% | 34 mm |
| May | 27.6°C | 32.1°C | 80% | 46% | 65 mm |
| Jun | 27.8°C | 33.1°C | 85% | 64% | 192 mm |
| Jul | 28.4°C | 34.1°C | 83% | 53% | 82 mm |
| Aug | 28.2°C | 34°C | 85% | 60% | 136 mm |
| Sep | 27.8°C | 33.7°C | 87% | 64% | 171 mm |
| Oct | 26.7°C | 31.8°C | 86% | 59% | 159 mm |
| Nov | 25.3°C | 29.2°C | 85% | 48% | 78 mm |
| Dec | 24.4°C | 27.6°C | 84% | 47% | 51 mm |
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