Cost of living in Tulum
Tulum, Mexico
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Cost of living in Tulum vs. Mexico overall average
Tulum is 6.0% cheaper than Mexico overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 0.9% less in Tulum
- Groceries
-
pay 9.7% less in Tulum
- Transportation
-
pay 12.4% less in Tulum
- Housing
-
pay 28.1% more in Tulum
- Childcare
-
pay 26.1% less in Tulum
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 11.4% more in Tulum
- Clothing
-
pay 32.1% less in Tulum
The cost of housing and entertainment and sports in Tulum are more expensive than in Mexico. Expenses including clothing, childcare, transportation, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Tulum.
Tulum Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.94
MX$155.52
|
$3.47
-
$15.02
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.45
MX$145.80
|
$6.45
-
$10.02
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.05
MX$20.50
|
$0.84
-
$2.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.92
MX$17.92
|
$0.60
-
$3.00
|
Tulum - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.72
MX$33.70
|
$0.74
-
$3.01
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.10
MX$60.75
|
$2.48
-
$7.45
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.03
MX$98.42
|
$4.13
-
$6.01
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.91
MX$37.36
|
$1.39
-
$3.52
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.90
MX$56.76
|
$1.13
-
$4.26
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.90
MX$17.64
|
$0.68
-
$1.58
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.56
MX$10.97
|
$0.34
-
$0.90
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.53
MX$10.36
|
$0.45
-
$1.58
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
MX$12.34
|
$0.45
-
$1.13
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.81
MX$15.87
|
$0.59
-
$1.10
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.80
MX$15.76
|
$0.34
-
$1.35
|
Tulum - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.49
MX$87.93
|
$4.13
-
$4.73
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$14,892.01
MX$291,593.10
|
$14,892.01
-
$19,856.02
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.76
MX$269.43
|
$4.69
-
$24.82
|
Tulum - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$26.76
MX$523.90
|
$19.31
-
$84.39
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$569.00
MX$11,141.29
|
$488.95
-
$843.88
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$570.86
MX$11,177.74
|
$397.12
-
$843.88
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$61.47
MX$1,203.69
|
$19.29
-
$132.86
|
Tulum - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$171.26
MX$3,353.32
|
$99.28
-
$297.84
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,680.56
MX$52,486.76
|
$2,680.56
-
$3,871.92
|
Tulum - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.73
MX$53.46
|
$1.49
-
$6.01
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.16
MX$61.83
|
$1.99
-
$7.94
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.72
MX$72.90
|
$3.47
-
$4.02
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.54
MX$793.78
|
$22.34
-
$59.57
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.42
MX$86.51
|
$2.98
-
$7.45
|
Tulum - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$19.86
MX$388.79
|
$14.89
-
$96.80
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.78
MX$583.19
|
$24.82
-
$49.64
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$67.01
MX$1,312.17
|
$39.71
-
$129.06
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$49.64
MX$971.98
|
$39.71
-
$148.92
|
Tulum - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Mexico
to see the average cost of cities throughout Mexico, like
Puebla,
Merida,
Celaya,
Zapopan,
Ciudad Juarez,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Mexico compared to Tulum.
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