Cost of living in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 66% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 231 ($13) | $22 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 138 ($8) | $12 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 ($3.54) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 ($1.59) | $1.53 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 ($2.72) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 ($1.42) | $6 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 90 ($5.09) | $8 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 ($2.54) | $4.40 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 ($1.81) | $2.42 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 ($1.62) | $4.53 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 233 ($13) | $23 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 ($1.90) | $3.12 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 26 ($1.45) | $3.70 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 76% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 26,050 ($1,472) | $5,301 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,426 ($476) | $3,403 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,023 ($58) | $183 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,938 ($788) | $4,018 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,745 ($381) | $2,364 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 620 ($35) | $124 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 361 ($20) | $68 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,238 ($409) | $353 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,913 ($108) | $142 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 103 ($5.83) | $16 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 108 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 752 ($42) | $69 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 492 ($28) | $49 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,395 ($79) | $113 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 922 ($52) | $168 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 67% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 309,375 ($17,486) | $28,495 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.31) | $1.06 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 492 ($28) | $130 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 190 ($11) | $37 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 71 ($4.02) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 151 ($9) | $20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 484 ($27) | $109 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 92 ($5.22) | $10 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 ($2.70) | $5.04 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 68 ($3.84) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 42 ($2.39) | $8 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 50 ($2.85) | $2.30 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 251 ($14) | $35 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Playa del Carmen | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 340 ($19) | $74 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 134 ($8) | $36 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 431 ($24) | $264 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 704 ($40) | $142 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 175 ($10) | $19 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 72 ($4.08) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.49) | $9 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,667 ($490) | $580 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.88 ($0.16) | $0.18 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 798 ($45) | $132 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 64 ($3.64) | $16 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 913 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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