Cost of Living in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Puerto Escondido is a city in Mexico, where a single person can expect to spend about $1,378 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $408 per month, or $874 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 32 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Puerto Escondido scores 55/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 92°F and winter highs around 90°F, with roughly 285 sunny days a year.
Puerto Escondido Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Puerto Escondido
How Puerto Escondido Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Puerto Escondido is cheaper than 58% of them, but sits in the bottom 4% for healthcare.
| Metric | Puerto Escondido | World rank | Rank in Latin America & Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $1,378 | #140 of 340 | #52 of 63 |
| Safety | 55/100 | #213 of 340 | #14 of 63 |
| Healthcare | 30/100 | #329 of 340 | #59 of 63 |
| Internet speed | 32 Mbps | #316 of 340 | #61 of 63 |
| Walkability | 45/100 | #228 of 340 | #42 of 63 |
| Public transit | 10/100 | #308 of 340 | #55 of 63 |
| Food scene | 65/100 | #263 of 340 | #42 of 63 |
| Air quality | 75/100 | #250 of 340 | #44 of 63 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Puerto Escondido
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Puerto Escondido.
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica — $1,100/mo, 20% cheaper, safety 58/100
- Pipa, Brazil — $720/mo, 48% cheaper, safety 48/100
- Cozumel, Mexico — $1,100/mo, 20% cheaper, safety 65/100
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — $1,060/mo, 23% cheaper, safety 52/100
Puerto Escondido FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Puerto Escondido?
A single person should budget around $1,378 per month in Puerto Escondido, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs. A family of four typically needs about $1,748 per month excluding rent.
How much is rent in Puerto Escondido?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Puerto Escondido averages $408 per month, dropping to about $874 outside the centre.
Is Puerto Escondido safe?
Puerto Escondido scores 55/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 52/100.
How fast is the internet in Puerto Escondido?
Median download speeds in Puerto Escondido are around 32 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 20 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 Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido sees summer highs around 92°F and winter highs near 90°F, with about 285 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 46 days.
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