Sayulita vs Alicante

Cost of living comparison for expats considering Sayulita or Alicante, Mexico.

Based on a typical expat lifestyle

Sayulita is 17% cheaper than Alicante

Monthly savings

$354

Mexico

Sayulita

$1,772

$31,010

Cheaper option

Spain

Alicante

$2,126

$37,205

Category Breakdown

Category
Sayulita
Alicante
Difference

Housing (Rent)

$977
$1,147
+17%

Utilities

$155
$140
-10%

Groceries

$210
$182
-13%

Dining Out

$96
$120
+25%

Transportation

$0
$210

Lifestyle & Entertainment

$193
$237
+23%

Healthcare

$95
$50
-47%

Phone & Subscriptions

$45
$41
-9%
Monthly Total
$1,772
$2,126
20%

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

Sayulita

Sayulita operates on two parallel rental tracks: Spanish-language listings run 20-50% cheaper than English-language sites. Housing costs have surged 50-100% since 2020.

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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