Cost of living in Tulum, Mexico?
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We’ve already talked about how Tulum has become the best place to make a real estate investment in Mexico.
Its high capital gains, economic development, and beautiful beaches that attract thousands of visitors per year make it one of the favorite destinations to live and retire.
Tulum is a city that combines natural beauties with modern and luxurious real estate developments. Here you can have the best of both worlds: fascinating places to live in contact with nature and all the comforts and services that developed cities offer. Tulum’s lifestyle is characterized by being bohemian and with a high sense of respect for nature. For this reason, its inhabitants are constantly participating in the creation of sustainable tourism in the area. Both foreigners and Mexicans who reside in Tulum enjoy a quiet life with a strong connection with nature while living in avant-garde properties in design and architecture.
Living costs in Tulum
The costs of living in Tulum (and anywhere in the world) vary according to each person’s tastes, needs, and purchasing power. However, to give you a general idea, below we break down the essential expenses that everyone who lives in Tulum must consider each month.
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House or apartment rent: an average of $20,000 MXN ($1,000 USD)
Services (water, electricity, gas, internet): $3,000 MXN ($150 USD)
Cell phone: $600 MXN ($30 USD)
Groceries for 2 people: $5,000 MXN ($250USD)
Recreation (restaurants, bars, tourist sites) for 2 people: $8,000 MXN ($400 USD)
Gas: $2,000 MXN ($100 USD)
Health insurance: $2,500 MXN ($125 USD) –$30,000 MXN ($1,500 USD) per year, approximately-
House cleaning: $2,000 MXN ($100 USD) -4 days a month / 1 time a week-
TOTAL PER MONTH: around $50,000 MXN ($2,500 USD)
If you own the property you will live in, just eliminate the cost of renting a house or apartment.
Do you want to move to Tulum?
If you are thinking of moving to Tulum and want to buy a property, get in touch with us.
In Riviera Tulum we have residential lots located in the middle of the majestic jungle and a few minutes from the beach. Our prices are in Mexican pesos and we can finance your purchase for 24 months without interest.
Contact us! Our real estate advisers will be happy to answer all your questions and guide you to make the best real estate investment in Tulum.