Sayulita
Mexico
Overview
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.
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.
Cost of Living
Monthly costs in Sayulita in USD. Editorial estimates combined with Numbeo data.
Housing (monthly rent)
Studio
Budget$400
Mid-range$600
Upscale$900
1 Bedroom
Budget$550
Mid-range$850
Upscale$1,300
2 Bedroom
Budget$750
Mid-range$1,200
Upscale$1,800
Food
Monthly Groceries
Budget$180
Mid-range$300
Premium$450
Dining (per meal)
Street food$4
Casual restaurant$8
Nice restaurant$35
Upscale$80
Transportation
Public transit (monthly)$0
Uber/taxi (avg ride)$0
Fuel (monthly)$60
Parking (monthly)$30
Utilities
Electric (low)$35
Electric (average)$70
Electric (high)$130
Water$20
Gas$20
Internet$45
Lifestyle
Gym membership$40
Cleaning (weekly)$20
Coworking space$120
Healthcare
Doctor visit$35
Basic insurance (monthly)$95
Comprehensive insurance$200
Other
Phone plan$20
Subscriptions$25
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Sayulita?
A couple can live comfortably on $3,000-4,000 USD monthly. Budget-conscious expats find ways at $1,500-2,000.
Is Sayulita safe?
Very safe by Mexican standards. Nayarit is Mexico's fourth safest state with 379 incidents per 100,000.