Cozumel, Mexico

Cost of Living in Cozumel, Mexico

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Cozumel costs approximately $1,100 per month for one person, with city-centre one-bedroom rent averaging $775. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighborhood, and exchange rates.

Cozumel is a city in Mexico, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,100 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $775 per month, or $536 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 37 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Cozumel scores 65/100 — generally safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 92°F and winter highs around 82°F, with roughly 260 sunny days a year.

LGBTQ+ friendlyFamily friendly
Monthly Cost$1,100≈ $37/day
1BR Rent (Centre)$775
Internet37 Mbps
Safety65/100
Avg Temp87°F

Cozumel Cost of Living Breakdown

🍽️ Dining

Inexpensive Restaurant$9.32
Mid-Range Restaurant (2 People)$46.59
McDonald's Combo Meal$7.57
Cappuccino$3.01
Domestic Beer (Restaurant)$1.75
Bottled Water (Restaurant)$1.05

🛒 Groceries

Milk (1 Liter)$1.54
Bread (1 lb Loaf)$1.59
Eggs (12)$2.11
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$3.61
Apples (1 lb)$1.19
Bananas (1 lb)$0.73
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.74
Potatoes (1 lb)$1
Water (1.5L Bottle)$1.14
Wine (Mid-Range Bottle)$11.65
Cigarettes (Marlboro)$4.69

🚌 Transportation

Monthly Transit Pass$69.89
Taxi Start$2.77
Taxi (1 Mile)$5.15
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.47
VW Golf (New)$21,461.56

⚡ Utilities & Tech

Basic Utilities (Monthly)$61.88
Mobile Phone Plan$22.13
Broadband Internet$23.30

🎬 Lifestyle

Gym Membership (Monthly)$40.77
Cinema Ticket$5.97
Preschool (Monthly)$417.91
Intl. Primary School (Annual)$3,843.91

👔 Clothing

Jeans (Levi's 501)$53.27
Nike Running Shoes$100.95

🏠 Housing

Rent 1BR (City Centre)$774.61
Rent 1BR (Outside Centre)$535.82
Rent 3BR (City Centre)$1,680.26
Rent 3BR (Outside Centre)$2,198.60
Buy Price/sqft (Centre)$135.27
Buy Price/sqft (Outside)$173.14

📊 Summary

Avg Monthly Net Salary$698.89
Mortgage Interest Rate11.64%

Cost data sourced from Numbeo.

Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Cozumel

Internet37 Mbps
Safety65/100
Healthcare40/100
Public Transit15/100
Walkability35/100
Nightlife45/100
Food Scene55/100
Fine Dining0/100
Coffee Culture15/100
Air Quality80/100
Green Spaces50/100
Culture35/100
Beaches95/100
Hiking15/100
Surfing30/100
Coworking Spaces8
US Visa-Free180 days

Cozumel FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Cozumel?

A single person should budget around $1,100 per month in Cozumel, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.

How much is rent in Cozumel?

A one-bedroom apartment in central Cozumel averages $775 per month, dropping to about $536 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,680.

Is Cozumel safe?

Cozumel scores 65/100 on safety, which is generally safe. Tourist safety is rated 65/100.

How fast is the internet in Cozumel?

Median download speeds in Cozumel are around 37 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 8 coworking spaces in the city.

Does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa?

Mexico does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 180 days visa-free.

What is the weather like in Cozumel?

Cozumel sees summer highs around 92°F and winter highs near 82°F, with about 260 sunny days and 90 rainy days per year.

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