Cost of Living in Cancun
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Cancun, Mexico.
Overall, the cost of living in Cancun is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 18 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)21
Groceries index19
Dining out index18
Transport index14
Utilities index17
Median annual salary$11,522
Minimum wage$1.56/hr
Est. monthly childcare$288
Est. monthly healthcare premium$49
YoY inflation4.5%
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