Our Monthly Cost of Living in Mexico in 2024 (Playa del Carmen)

After living for one month in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, it's time for an update to our monthly cost of living! This month was a little different than last month. Oaxaca was a bit cheaper, but Playa has a lot more activities that you just have to pay for. But did we spend too much?

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Hi! We're Eric and Sarah, a couple of Canadians currently travelling full time through the Americas. Our passion is creating helpful and inspiring videos that makes you feel capable and confident to explore places you may have never considered travelling before! And if you're not a traveller... we hope our videos at least provide you a little entertainment and make you smile as you experience how beautiful the world is :) Thanks for following along and please leave a comment to say hi!

FILMED NOVEMBER 2023
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Welcome to Playa (Our Apartment)
2:53 - Change of Plans (Groceries & Going Out)
4:38 - Monthly Costs (Recurring)
5:49 - Travel and Medical Insurance
6:41 - Activities
7:40 - Transportation
8:55 - Miscellaneous / Extra Costs
9:24 - How Much to Live in Mexico in 2024?
10:12 - Cost Variances (Between Mexican Cities)
11:59 - Bloopskis

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[EricandSarah]

What do you think? It's little more than we spent in Oaxaca, but things do cost a little more over in Playa del Carmen!

[helenradford]

Since my husband and I spend close to that for going to a resort for a week, it's quite affordable. I'm adding in the airfare and any activities we do as well. I've been interested in spending a week in Playa del Carmen sometime at an Airbnb and just going out to eat instead of staying at an all inclusive, so you're videos are very helpful.

[PhilB]

Hi thx for the video but this isn’t really a “living expenses” it’s a “travel expense for a month in playa del Carmen” it is obvious u we’re visiting as tourist packing in as much as possible so it’s slightly misleading to label it as monthly living expense not saying it’s untruthful but there is a clear difference between canadiens visiting for a month budge vs expats living there as retirees or as regular person actually living there

[bodvargregersen]

Enjoyed the video of your expenses at Playa de Carmen for the month. I liked how you managed to account for ALL your expenses for the month at Playa de Carmen.

[Fibreguy]

I just got back from a couple weeks in Playa and now I've been watching all your videos lol. I obviously want to move there now. If you want some proper mexican food go check out Taqueria La Bendicion de Dios after 7pm. Its at 10th Ave and 100 st. Which is the area of town I stayed in. Things get cheaper the further away you get from the main tourist area. Some people may be under the impression it could be an unsafe area of town, however I found it to be the opposite of that personally. Also Playa 88 is a pretty good beach, and the street art in that area of town is phenomenal. Cheers.

[debraprescott]

Another great video! You two did a lot of wonderful and memorable things this month. Good for you! After just spending a week in Cancun area I was surprised at how expensive stuff was. Inflation has definitely been a world wide thing.

[mrdabolina]

When you get older, you will find that you will regret more the things you did not do, than those you did. Collect memories, not things.😊

[djkenny]

Wow. $1000 was more than I expected? So many $500-700 options in Baja. We limited to 3 days a week, only 1 meal a day eating out. Saved a lot!! Tried to limit to $3 tacos out at times. Meds and dental are like $2 to see a doctor, $5 meds. Never needed insurance. Dental is much much lower than US. I cannot imagine $400 for activities. I brought a bike and that’s all I use. Car Rentals are commonly $7 a day, used for some distant beach visits and for whale watching trip. Under $20 for month.

[taniarobertpellegrini]

Love your videos they are very informative. We will be nomad travellers in 2026. So your videos certainly give me a lot of information for nomad travelers eg accomodation, costs, activities etc. thanks Melbourne Australia

[kimbaka]

Thinking of coming to Playa Del Carmen for a month so this is super helpful, thanks guys!

[aaronwestbury]

$3, 100 is the exact same me and my wife spend living abroad (costa rica and Panama).

[SammyandTommy]

Ahhhh can't wait to see you guys!!! Bring those bands and we can pull our never been used before bands out too .... and all stare at them together 🤣

[azúcar_morena]

Omg Chedraui is like going to Trader Joe’s 😬 if shop at Soriana and get specialty stuff from Chedraui for sure. They are way more expensive

[gerardomejia]

Nice!!!! if you want to save some money go to eat, where the locals go, I did it and I saved a lot of money and very good food, and also bought and prepared food and snacks when we had any activity .

[roddouglas]

Good video, very informative, thank you

[allistairtrent]

That is actually the Super Chedraui SELECTO which is a high end version of the normal Chedraui and costs a bit more.

[harishpsgct]

Thats really informative... I'm gonna check out the insurance thing (I trust you guys) as I need it while I travel as well... Was also glad to see a clip of the video that introduced me to you guys, the delayed getting back home video 😊 also yay bloopskis 😂

[kellyc]

Hello, great, informative video! My husband and I do not currently have dental insurance and both need some work so, I thought I'd ask who you guys went to in Playa. We have been hearing more and more about people going to Mexico for great quality, much lower priced healthcare. While we're at it, we'll also get our eyes examined since our current basic insurance doesn't cover vision either. Thanks in advance and keep up the great videos!

[AlexReyes-nz]

Holly moly i pay 150 pesos "7usd' for my gym membership in mexico. I live south of del rio and my gyms called smart fit.

[JanGagné-tm]

Another good video. I know some other people post both Canadian and US dollars, but still good that you have included all expenses.. Cheers from BC Canada