Riviera Maya vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Riviera Maya or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Alicante is 6% cheaper than Riviera Maya
Monthly savings
$129
Mexico
Riviera Maya
$2,255
$39,463
Spain
Alicante
$2,126
$37,205
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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
Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya corridor offers dramatic price variations by town. Puerto Morelos two-bedroom condos run $700-900 on the colonia side, $1,500-2,500 beach-side.
Alicante
El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.
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