Cost of living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Playa del Carmen

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]1,273,874 (Mex$ 47,025)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]649,576 (Mex$ 23,979)
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Playa del Carmen
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Exchange rate: 27.089 ARSX / MXN
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Food Update prices
MXN ARSX
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 213 (ARS $ [BM]5,783)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 131 (ARS $ [BM]3,555)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 63 (ARS $ [BM]1,696)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 28 (ARS $ [BM]763)
12 eggs, large Mex$ 45 (ARS $ [BM]1,228)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 25 (ARS $ [BM]679)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 90 (ARS $ [BM]2,439)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 45 (ARS $ [BM]1,218)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 32 (ARS $ [BM]867)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 29 (ARS $ [BM]778)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 233 (ARS $ [BM]6,313)
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 34 (ARS $ [BM]910)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 26 (ARS $ [BM]696)
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Housing Update prices
MXN ARSX
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 24,123 (ARS $ [BM]653,461)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 8,197 (ARS $ [BM]222,059)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 1,023 (ARS $ [BM]27,699)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 12,888 (ARS $ [BM]349,119)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 6,500 (ARS $ [BM]176,074)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 620 (ARS $ [BM]16,783)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 361 (ARS $ [BM]9,782)
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 7,238 (ARS $ [BM]196,075)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,913 (ARS $ [BM]51,810)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 103 (ARS $ [BM]2,797)
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 108 (ARS $ [BM]2,918)
Clothes Update prices
MXN ARSX
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 752 (ARS $ [BM]20,361)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 492 (ARS $ [BM]13,322)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,395 (ARS $ [BM]37,785)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 922 (ARS $ [BM]24,985)
Transportation Update prices
MXN ARSX
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 309,375 (ARS $ [BM]8,380,747)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 23 (ARS $ [BM]628)
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 492 (ARS $ [BM]13,326)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 190 (ARS $ [BM]5,149)
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Personal Care Update prices
MXN ARSX
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 71 (ARS $ [BM]1,925)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 151 (ARS $ [BM]4,084)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 461 (ARS $ [BM]12,477)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 92 (ARS $ [BM]2,503)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 48 (ARS $ [BM]1,295)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 68 (ARS $ [BM]1,841)
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 42 (ARS $ [BM]1,146)
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 50 (ARS $ [BM]1,366)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 251 (ARS $ [BM]6,795)
Entertainment Update prices
MXN ARSX
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 327 (ARS $ [BM]8,849)
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 134 (ARS $ [BM]3,634)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 431 (ARS $ [BM]11,677)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 705 (ARS $ [BM]19,099)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 165 (ARS $ [BM]4,465)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 66 (ARS $ [BM]1,792)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 49 (ARS $ [BM]1,336)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 8,558 (ARS $ [BM]231,825)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 2.88 (ARS $ [BM]78)
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 798 (ARS $ [BM]21,629)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 64 (ARS $ [BM]1,745)
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 142 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: June 04, 2023

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