Oaxaca vs Atenas
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Oaxaca or Atenas, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Oaxaca is 25% cheaper than Atenas
Monthly savings
$384
Mexico
Oaxaca
$1,169
$20,458
Cheaper option
Costa Rica
Atenas
$1,553
$27,178
Category Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
Utilities
Groceries
Dining Out
Transportation
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Healthcare
Phone & Subscriptions
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.
City Insights
Oaxaca
Oaxaca delivers possibly the best food-to-cost ratio in Mexico—tlayudas for $4-6, tacos de tasajo at Central de Abastos for just $0.17 each. Mezcal runs $8-15/bottle vs $60+ in the US.
Atenas
Small-town living with easy access to San José for shopping and healthcare. Farmers markets offer excellent local produce prices. Limited dining options but lower cost of living overall.
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