Explore Playa del Carmen

Cost of living, visa options, safety and internet for women working remotely in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Playa del Carmen at a glance

  • Country: Mexico
  • Typical monthly budget: $1,800
  • Safety score: 54
  • Average internet speed: 121 Mbps
  • Café meal: $10
  • English proficiency: Moderate
  • Time zone: America/Cancun
  • Air quality index: 39
  • Months to avoid: Aug, Sep, Oct — Hurricane season — peak storm risk, heat, and heavy humidity.
  • Good for: Beach, Nightlife, Warm

Visa options for Playa del Carmen

Monthly accommodation prices in Playa del Carmen by neighbourhood

  • Colosio: 1-bed $600/mo, co-living $495/mo, guest house $900/mo, hotel $3,270/mo, hostel $540/mo, house/villa $1,750/mo
  • Centro: 1-bed $870/mo, co-living $495/mo, guest house $900/mo, hotel $3,270/mo, hostel $540/mo, house/villa $1,750/mo
  • Coco Beach: 1-bed $771/mo, co-living $495/mo, guest house $900/mo, hotel $3,270/mo, hostel $540/mo, house/villa $1,750/mo

Food and coffee prices in Playa del Carmen

  • Local meal: $12.85
  • Mid-range meal: $22.91
  • Artisan coffee: $3.98
  • Oat milk latte: $3
  • Smoothie bowl: $12.11
  • Fresh juice: $2.25
  • Local beer: $1.61
  • Water (0.75 L): $0.75

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