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

Monthly Cost of Living

A single person spends $113 per month in Zimba vs $1,287 in Playa del Carmen, rent included.

A couple spends around $173 per month in Zimba vs $2,184 in Playa del Carmen, rent included.

A family of three spends $234 per month in Zimba vs $3,082 in Playa del Carmen, rent included.

Zimba is about 91% cheaper than Playa del Carmen, driven mainly by Eating Out.

Both Zimba and Playa del Carmen are more affordable than the global median – Zimba 92% lower, Playa del Carmen 4% lower.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$11.94 MX$209

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$42.75 MX$748

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$2.44 ZMW 46.33

$10.59 MX$185

-76.96%

Cappuccino

$1.28 ZMW 24.22

$3.62 MX$63.4

-64.64%

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

$0.65 ZMW 12.34

$1.47 MX$25.69

-55.78%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.30 ZMW 5.72

$0.94 MX$16.51

-68.09%

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$0.63 ZMW 12.03

$3.09 MX$54.1

-79.61%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.82 ZMW 15.55

$4.46 MX$78.0

-81.61%

Milk (1 liter)

$1.43 MX$24.94

White Bread (500g)

$0.85 ZMW 16.06

$1.88 MX$32.97

-54.79%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.21 ZMW 23.05

$1.63 MX$28.50

-25.77%

Eggs

$1.07 ZMW 20.26

$2.64 MX$46.26

-59.47%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.21 MX$144

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.29 MX$145

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$2.95 ZMW 56.0

$11.10 MX$194

-73.42%

Apples (1kg)

$1.42 ZMW 26.95

$2.65 MX$46.40

-46.42%

Banana (1kg)

$1.22 ZMW 23.14

$1.50 MX$26.26

-18.67%

Oranges (1kg)

$2.52 ZMW 47.83

$1.99 MX$34.79

26.63%

Tomato (1kg)

$0.59 ZMW 11.26

$2.08 MX$36.33

-71.63%

Potato (1kg)

$1.79 MX$31.29

Onion (1kg)

$0.63 ZMW 12.03

$2.18 MX$38.09

-71.10%

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.74 ZMW 13.98

$1.08 MX$18.84

-31.48%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.40 ZMW 7.57

$1.04 MX$18.15

-61.54%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.97 MX$69.5

Wine (Bottle)

$6.23 ZMW 118

$10.20 MX$179

-38.92%

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.61 ZMW 11.54

$1.73 MX$30.22

-64.74%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.80 ZMW 15.13

$2.50 MX$43.71

-68.00%

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.52 MX$9.07

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$26.97 MX$472

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.14 MX$55.0

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.40 MX$42.04

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$3.09 MX$54.0

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.27 MX$22.28

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

$30.9K MX$540.4K

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

$23.3K MX$408.0K

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

$82.0 MX$1,435

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

$22.45 MX$393

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$29.66 MX$519

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$51.9 MX$908

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$18.67 MX$327

Cinema Ticket

$4.97 MX$87.0

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

$198 MX$3,462

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$5,273 MX$92.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$36.34 MX$636

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$40.05 MX$701

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$79.9 MX$1,398

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$88.9 MX$1,555

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$963 MX$16.9K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$465 MX$8,133

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,596 MX$27.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,209 MX$21.2K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,942 MX$69.0K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$6,448 MX$112.8K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$720 MX$12.6K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

11.42

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

Última actualización para Zimba: April 27, 2026

Última actualización para Playa del Carmen: April 25, 2026

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

Yes – Playa del Carmen is pricier by about 1043%, and the gap shows up most in Eating Out. It's not just housing either; the difference applies across most spending categories.

For a comfortable life, plan on about $169 per month in Zimba and $1,930 in Playa del Carmen. That covers rent, food, utilities, transport, and enough left over to feel settled – not just surviving.

Monthly expenses with rent come to $113 in Zimba and $1,287 in Playa del Carmen. The difference isn't just one category – it shows up across housing, food, transport, and services.

Groceries cost about 213% more in Playa del Carmen, though it depends on what you buy. Local produce may be comparable; imported and premium items show the biggest price gap.

A $1,000 monthly budget goes further in Zimba, where all-in costs run around $113, than in Playa del Carmen at $1,287. In Zimba it covers expenses comfortably, while in Playa del Carmen it requires careful planning or may not stretch far enough.

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

If budget matters most, go with Zimba. 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.