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Cost of Living in 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.
Monthly Total
$1,772
$31,010
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$977
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$27
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
$977
$17,098
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$155
$2,713
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$210
$3,675
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$96
$1,680
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$0
$0
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$193
$3,378
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$95
$1,663
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$45
$788
Monthly Total
$1,772
$31,010
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Living in Sayulita
Sayulita is pricier than expected for a small town due to tourist demand. Walking town—no transit needed. Healthcare requires travel to Puerto Vallarta. Surf and yoga scene adds to lifestyle costs.
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Bohemian surf town with forgiving Pacific waves and digital nomad community
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