Tulum vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Tulum or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Alicante is 32% cheaper than Tulum
Monthly savings
$991
Mexico
Tulum
$3,117
$54,548
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
Tulum
Tulum operates without Uber due to taxi union control—negotiate fares before entering. Electricity follows tiered CFE rates—exceeding 800 kWh bimonthly triggers DAC rates that quadruple your bill.
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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