Cozumel, Mexico, Mexico — cost of living
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Cozumel, Mexico

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Cozumel, Mexico

About Cozumel, Mexico

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$463
MXN 7,991.05
Family of 4 / mo
$1,189
MXN 20,501.5
Avg salary (after tax)
$808
MXN 13,930.42

Cozumel is an island and municipality in the Caribbean Sea off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, opposite Playa del Carmen. It is separated from the mainland by the Cozumel Channel and is close to the Yucatán Channel. The municipality is part of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $619.06
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $1,225
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $406.86
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $582.79

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.49
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $13,930

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $47.03
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $32.29
  • CappuccinoUSD $67.15
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $33.92
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $24.8

Food - Dining

  • Fast Food ComboUSD $146.46
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $992.46
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $76.74

Food - Grocery

  • Milk (1 litre)USD $27.32
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $23.4
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $19.89
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $141.08
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $60.6
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $47.35
  • Dozen EggsUSD $73.23
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $79.27
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $106.55
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $164.19
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $49.41
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $60.74
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $31.91
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $19.56
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $25.22
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $31.91
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $31.91

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $19,074
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $12,716
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $3,147
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1,563
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $13,872
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $6,069

Leisure

  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $346.73
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $3,527
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $55,487
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $759.2
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $98.96

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $14.04
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $346.73
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $61.06
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $18.72
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $175.47
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $327,590
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $321,126

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $445.69
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $1,140

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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