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
- TOURIST ENTRY: 180 DAYS · $0 official information
- TEMPORARY RESIDENT: 1 YEAR · $350 official information
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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