Comparación del coste de vida entre Rionegro y Playa del Carmen Comparación del coste de vida entre Rionegro y Playa del Carmen

Monthly Cost of Living

A single person spends $841 per month in Rionegro vs $1,287 in Playa del Carmen, rent included.

A couple spends around $1,489 per month in Rionegro vs $2,184 in Playa del Carmen, rent included.

A family of three spends $2,137 per month in Rionegro vs $3,082 in Playa del Carmen, rent included.

Rionegro is about 35% cheaper than Playa del Carmen, driven mainly by Groceries & Markets.

Both Rionegro and Playa del Carmen are more affordable than the global median – Rionegro 37% lower, Playa del Carmen 4% lower.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.43 COP 16.0K

$11.94 MX$209

-62.90%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$30.19 COP 109.0K

$42.75 MX$748

-29.38%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$7.06 COP 25.5K

$10.59 MX$185

-33.33%

Cappuccino

$1.71 COP 6,161

$3.62 MX$63.4

-52.76%

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.10 COP 3,960

$1.47 MX$25.69

-25.17%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.72 COP 2,587

$0.94 MX$16.51

-23.40%

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.66 COP 5,981

$3.09 MX$54.1

-46.28%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.24 COP 11.7K

$4.46 MX$78.0

-27.35%

Milk (1 liter)

$0.90 COP 3,232

$1.43 MX$24.94

-37.06%

White Bread (500g)

$1.16 COP 4,177

$1.88 MX$32.97

-38.30%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.34 COP 4,850

$1.63 MX$28.50

-17.79%

Eggs

$2.29 COP 8,283

$2.64 MX$46.26

-13.26%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$4.45 COP 16.1K

$8.21 MX$144

-45.80%

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$2.03 COP 7,321

$8.29 MX$145

-75.51%

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.65 COP 31.2K

$11.10 MX$194

-22.07%

Apples (1kg)

$1.74 COP 6,269

$2.65 MX$46.40

-34.34%

Banana (1kg)

$1.06 COP 3,826

$1.50 MX$26.26

-29.33%

Oranges (1kg)

$0.97 COP 3,503

$1.99 MX$34.79

-51.26%

Tomato (1kg)

$0.74 COP 2,659

$2.08 MX$36.33

-64.42%

Potato (1kg)

$0.69 COP 2,503

$1.79 MX$31.29

-61.45%

Onion (1kg)

$1.16 COP 4,205

$2.18 MX$38.09

-46.79%

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.49 COP 1,757

$1.08 MX$18.84

-54.63%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.39 COP 1,413

$1.04 MX$18.15

-62.50%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.97 COP 7,128

$3.97 MX$69.5

-50.38%

Wine (Bottle)

$6.35 COP 22.9K

$10.20 MX$179

-37.75%

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.20 COP 4,345

$1.73 MX$30.22

-30.64%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.42 COP 8,726

$2.50 MX$43.71

-3.20%

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.64 COP 2,323

$0.52 MX$9.07

23.08%

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$29.84 COP 107.7K

$26.97 MX$472

10.64%

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.46 COP 5,281

$3.14 MX$55.0

-53.50%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.68 COP 6,057

$2.40 MX$42.04

-30.00%

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$8.06 COP 29.1K

$3.09 MX$54.0

160.84%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.95 COP 3,431

$1.27 MX$22.28

-25.20%

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$18.1K COP 65.4M

$30.9K MX$540.4K

-41.38%

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$26.6K COP 96.2M

$23.3K MX$408.0K

14.28%

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$83.1 COP 300.2K

$82.0 MX$1,435

1.38%

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$9.74 COP 35.2K

$22.45 MX$393

-56.61%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$24.22 COP 87.4K

$29.66 MX$519

-18.34%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$21.68 COP 78.3K

$51.9 MX$908

-58.20%

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.67 MX$327

Cinema Ticket

$4.03 COP 14.6K

$4.97 MX$87.0

-18.91%

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$307 COP 1.1M

$198 MX$3,462

55.11%

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,966 COP 21.5M

$5,273 MX$92.3K

13.14%

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$58.8 COP 212.2K

$36.34 MX$636

61.72%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$31.87 COP 115.0K

$40.05 MX$701

-20.42%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$100 COP 361.6K

$79.9 MX$1,398

25.38%

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$106 COP 380.9K

$88.9 MX$1,555

18.70%

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$385 COP 1.4M

$963 MX$16.9K

-59.98%

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$289 COP 1.0M

$465 MX$8,133

-37.77%

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$439 COP 1.6M

$1,596 MX$27.9K

-72.47%

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$869 COP 3.1M

$1,209 MX$21.2K

-28.14%

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$1,648 COP 5.9M

$3,942 MX$69.0K

-58.19%

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,381 COP 5.0M

$6,448 MX$112.8K

-78.58%

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$720 MX$12.6K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

13.43

11.42

17.60%

Los datos de CityCost se basan en IA y aportaciones de usuarios. Puede haber pequeñas variaciones.

Última actualización para Rionegro: April 25, 2026

Última actualización para Playa del Carmen: April 25, 2026

Cost Breakdown

A central one-bedroom costs $385 in Rionegro versus $963 in Playa del Carmen. Rent is usually the largest line item in a monthly budget, so the gap here sets the tone for the overall comparison.

A mid-range dinner for two costs $30.00 in Rionegro versus $43.00 in Playa del Carmen. Monthly groceries follow the same trend: $142 vs $251 – making Rionegro the more affordable choice for daily food spending.

Comparación de velocidades medias de internet por ciudad (actualizado April 2026)

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Índice del coste de vida para nómadas digitales

Rionegro vs Playa del Carmen: Coste de vida - preguntas frecuentes

Yes – Playa del Carmen is pricier by about 53%, and the gap shows up most in Groceries & Markets. It's not just housing either; the difference applies across most spending categories.

For a comfortable life, plan on about $1,262 per month in Rionegro and $1,930 in Playa del Carmen. That covers rent, food, utilities, transport, and enough left over to feel settled – not just surviving.

Rent is clearly cheaper in Rionegro, especially for central apartments. Housing is actually the single biggest factor behind the overall cost gap between these two cities.

Monthly expenses with rent come to $841 in Rionegro and $1,287 in Playa del Carmen. The difference isn't just one category – it shows up across housing, food, transport, and services.

Public transport costs about 11% less in Rionegro. For daily commuters, that gap adds up to noticeable savings over a year.

A $1,500 monthly budget goes further in Rionegro, where all-in costs run around $841, than in Playa del Carmen at $1,287. In Rionegro it covers expenses comfortably, while in Playa del Carmen it requires careful planning or may not stretch far enough.

Families tend to lean toward Rionegro – lower housing and cheaper childcare make a real difference, especially on a single income or when paying for private education.

Both have safer and rougher neighborhoods, but overall safety is comparable to other large cities. Neighborhood choice matters more than the city-level comparison – central, well-trafficked areas feel secure in both.

If budget matters most, go with Rionegro. If higher salaries, better infrastructure, or specific career opportunities are the priority, Playa del Carmen makes more sense. Both are solid long-term options with distinct trade-offs.