Huatulco

Mexico

Overview

Huatulco offers Pacific beach living at lower costs than other resort areas. The master-planned community never reached Cancun scale, keeping prices reasonable. Limited coworking and healthcare—best for those seeking tranquility over infrastructure.

Huatulco offers exceptional value among Mexico's beach destinations—approximately 50% cheaper than Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, or Los Cabos.

Cost of Living

Monthly costs in Huatulco in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.

Housing (monthly rent)

Studio

Budget$220
Mid-range$380
Upscale$600

1 Bedroom

Budget$300
Mid-range$500
Upscale$800

2 Bedroom

Budget$420
Mid-range$700
Upscale$1,100

Food

Monthly Groceries

Budget$120
Mid-range$200
Premium$320

Dining (per meal)

Street food$3
Casual restaurant$5
Nice restaurant$20
Upscale$50

Transportation

Public transit (monthly)$10
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$3
Fuel (monthly)$70
Parking (monthly)$25

Utilities

Electric (low)$30
Electric (average)$60
Electric (high)$120
Water$12
Gas$18
Internet$35

Lifestyle

Gym membership$25
Cleaning (weekly)$15
Coworking space$80

Healthcare

Doctor visit$25
Basic insurance (monthly)$65
Comprehensive insurance$150

Other

Phone plan$18
Subscriptions$20

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to live in Huatulco?

A comfortable couple can live on $1,800-2,500/month. Huatulco is approximately 50% cheaper than Puerto Vallarta.

Does Uber work in Huatulco?

No—Uber, DiDi, and InDrive do not operate in Huatulco. However, taxis are abundant with fixed prices.

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