Tulum, Mexico, Mexico — cost of living
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Tulum, Mexico

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Tulum, Mexico

About Tulum, Mexico

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$510
MXN 8,788.96
Family of 4 / mo
$1,308
MXN 22,548.59
Avg salary (after tax)
$527
MXN 9,086.05

Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12-meter-tall (39 ft) cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya and achieved its greatest prominence between the 13th and 15th centuries. Maya continued to occupy Tulum for about 70 years after the Spanish began exploring Mexico, but the city was abandoned by the end of the 16th century. Tulum is one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites, and today it is a popular site for tourists.

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

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $1,519
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $845.3
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $358.43
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $751.48

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.59
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $9,086

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $56.62
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $51.94
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $72.29
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $20.12
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $16.38

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $161.9
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $751.48
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $125.4

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $115.81
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $353.61
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $56.1
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $22.65
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $22.65
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $29.34
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $26.76
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $33.97
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $22.46
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $19.18
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $207.99
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $75.1
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $26.25
  • Dozen EggsUSD $32.75
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $138.97
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $72.57
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $29.31

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $21,963
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $14,450
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $3,730
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $3,050
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $11,010
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $9,104

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $1,233
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $4,537
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $317.95
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $60.6
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $111,051

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $173.36
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $384,758
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $23.16
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $40.47
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $462.3
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $40.47
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $277,618

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $623.27
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $1,486

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