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Cost of Living in 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.
Monthly Total
$2,255
$39,463
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,150
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$37
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/19/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,150
$20,125
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$185
$3,238
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$245
$4,288
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$120
$2,100
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$180
$3,150
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$211
$3,693
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$110
$1,925
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$54
$945
Monthly Total
$2,255
$39,463
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Living in Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya costs vary significantly by specific location—Puerto Morelos cheapest, Tulum most expensive, Playa in between. These averages reflect mid-region costs. Car helpful for exploring the 75-mile corridor. Hurricane insurance adds to costs.
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