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Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Compare Playa del Carmen, Mexico for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

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Monthly estimateINR 1,63,400

Studio rentINR 55,000-INR 1,10,000

Internet55 Mbps

Safety47/100

Air qualityPolluted periods (46)

PowerBackup advised (48)

CoworkingLimited work spots (53)

Best seasonDec-Apr

Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Centro, Zazil-Ha. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-60 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Caribbean beaches, cenotes, Cozumel

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually Dec-Apr. Watch out for aug-oct hurricanes when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Playa del Carmen. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness: Rougher / dusty (43)
Crime rate: Elevated (55)
Air quality: Polluted periods (46)
Power reliability: Backup advised (48)
Mobile data / eSIM: Workable mobile data (60)
Coworking / cafe work: Limited work spots (53)
Healthcare access: Limited access (38)
English usability: Manageable (54)
Walkability / transit: Vehicle useful (55)
Airport access: Usable airport access (69)
Accommodation availability: Limited options (53)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash-heavy (37)
Food delivery / convenience: Low app coverage (40)
Social / nomad community: Some nomad scene (59)
Noise comfort: Moderate noise (76)
Tap water / water quality: Avoid tap water (31)
Political/civil stability: High disruption risk (41)

Cost breakdown

Rent range: INR 55,000-INR 1,10,000 / month
Food estimate/person: INR 33,000 / month
Utilities + WiFi: INR 8,500 / month
Cab estimate: INR 320 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai: INR 1,05,000 roundtrip estimate, 20-30h two stops

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Playa del Carmen, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs: INR 240 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 620 / kg
Rice: INR 130 / kg
Milk: INR 155 / litre
Local lunch: INR 350 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 175 / cup

Country context

Country: Mexico
Airport code: CUN
GDP per person estimate: $14,300
City conservatism estimate: 50/100

All table data for Playa del Carmen

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person: INR 1,63,400
Studio/1BHK rent range: INR 55,000-INR 1,10,000 / month
Average rent: INR 82,500
Rent per sq ft/month: INR 160 / sq ft
Apartment size: 35-60 sqm
Average apartment size: 48 sqm / 517 sq ft
Deposit: 1 month
Minimum contract: 1-6 months
Areas to start with: Centro, Zazil-Ha

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person: INR 33,000
Common food basket: Eggs INR 240, chicken INR 620/kg, rice INR 130/kg, milk INR 155/L
Eggs: INR 240 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast: INR 620 / kg
Rice: INR 130 / kg
Milk: INR 155 / litre
Local lunch: INR 350 / meal
Cafe coffee: INR 175 / cup
Cab estimate: INR 320 per 5 km
Utilities: INR 7,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi: INR 1,500 / month
Internet speed: 55 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code: CUN
Flight from Mumbai: INR 1,05,000 roundtrip estimate, 20-30h two stops
Flight duration estimate: ~25h one-way
Airport distance: 20.1 km from city coordinate
Best season: Dec-Apr
Avoid / bad season: Aug-Oct hurricanes
Scenic places: Caribbean beaches, cenotes, Cozumel
Scenic description: Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs: INR 1,63,400/month, 55 Mbps, 47/100 safety
General safety estimate: 47/100
Women safety estimate: 57/100
City conservatism estimate: 50/100
Beach access: Yes
Development estimate: Emerging (44)
Cleanliness: Rougher / dusty (43)
Crime rate: Elevated (55)
Air quality: Polluted periods (46)
Power reliability: Backup advised (48)
Mobile data / eSIM: Workable mobile data (60)
Coworking / cafe work: Limited work spots (53)
Healthcare access: Limited access (38)
English usability: Manageable (54)
Walkability / transit: Vehicle useful (55)
Airport access: Usable airport access (69)
Accommodation availability: Limited options (53)
Payment/card friendliness: Cash-heavy (37)
Food delivery / convenience: Low app coverage (40)
Social / nomad community: Some nomad scene (59)
Noise comfort: Moderate noise (76)
Tap water / water quality: Avoid tap water (31)
Political/civil stability: High disruption risk (41)
City population: 149,923
City coordinates: 20.6274, -87.07987

Country and source context

Country: Mexico
Country code: MX
Country cities tracked: 203
Country GDP: $1,850B
GDP per person estimate: $14,300
Country conservatism estimate: 50/100 city signal
Women per 100 men: Estimate pending
GeoNames ID: 3521342
Search phrase: Playa del Carmen Mexico Caribbean beaches, cenotes, Cozumel
Data quality: curated
Sources: Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City: Playa del Carmen
Country Code: MX
Country: Mexico
Iata: CUN
Rent Low: 55000
Rent High: 110000
Internet: 55
Food Daily: 2200
Cab5km: 320
Utilities: 7000
Wifi: 1500
Flight Inr: 105000
Flight Time: 20-30h two stops
Area: Centro, Zazil-Ha
Size: 35-60 sqm
Deposit: 1 month
Minimum: 1-6 months
Best Season: Dec-Apr
Avoid Season: Aug-Oct hurricanes
Safety: 47
City Conservative: 50
Country Gdp Pc: 14300
Country Gdp B: 1850
Title Name: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Scenic: Caribbean beaches, cenotes, Cozumel
Scenic Description: Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent: 82500
Average Sqm: 48
Monthly Estimate: 163400
Search Phrase: Playa del Carmen Mexico Caribbean beaches, cenotes, Cozumel
Latitude: 20.6274
Longitude: -87.07987
Population: 149923
Geo Name Id: 3521342
Airport Distance Km: 20.11529225829989
Data Quality: curated
Sources: Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone: America/Cancun

Playa del Carmen images

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