Riviera Maya
Mexico
149,923 people9m elevationAmerica/Cancun23
Overview
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.
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.
Cost of Living
Monthly costs in Riviera Maya in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.
Housing (monthly rent)
Studio
Budget$450
Mid-range$750
Upscale$1,200
1 Bedroom
Budget$600
Mid-range$1,000
Upscale$1,600
2 Bedroom
Budget$850
Mid-range$1,400
Upscale$2,300
Food
Monthly Groceries
Budget$200
Mid-range$350
Premium$550
Dining (per meal)
Street food$4
Casual restaurant$10
Nice restaurant$45
Upscale$110
Transportation
Public transit (monthly)$25
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$6
Fuel (monthly)$100
Parking (monthly)$55
Utilities
Electric (low)$50
Electric (average)$100
Electric (high)$180
Water$18
Gas$25
Internet$42
Lifestyle
Gym membership$55
Cleaning (weekly)$28
Coworking space$200
Healthcare
Doctor visit$45
Basic insurance (monthly)$110
Comprehensive insurance$240
Other
Phone plan$22
Subscriptions$32
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the real cost of living in Riviera Maya for a couple?
Monthly costs range $1,500-3,500 depending on lifestyle and location.
Does Uber work in Riviera Maya?
No—Uber and DiDi do not operate in the corridor due to violent conflicts with taxi unions.