Cancún vs New York Cost of Living
Cancún (Mexico) · Overall index 35.1 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 185% more expensive than Cancún.
- Rent in New York is 320% more expensive than in Cancún.
- Dining out in New York is 194% more expensive than in Cancún.
| Item | Cancún | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +320% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,033 | $4,328 | +319% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $645 | $2,796 | +333% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,886 | $7,980 | +323% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,204 | $4,915 | +308% |
| Groceries | +150% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.57 | $1.48 | +160% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.84 | $4.03 | +119% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.2 | $5.54 | +152% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.99 | $5.18 | +160% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.12 | $16.5 | +132% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.45 | $13.6 | +150% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.43 | $22.8 | +170% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.57 | $6.73 | +162% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.06 | $2.56 | +142% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.96 | $5.31 | +171% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.3 | $6.04 | +163% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.28 | $3.01 | +135% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.19 | $3.09 | +160% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.15 | $2.85 | +148% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.06 | $2.81 | +165% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.4 | $17 | +130% |
| Transport | +182% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.91 | $2.75 | +202% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $42.5 | $145 | +241% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.62 | $4.13 | +155% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.76 | $2.06 | +171% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.35 | $0.93 | +166% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,724 | $29,178 | +172% |
| Dining out | +194% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.62 | $25.5 | +196% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $43.1 | $140 | +225% |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.29 | $12.7 | +196% |
| Cappuccino | $2.1 | $5.58 | +166% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.94 | $3.23 | +244% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.94 | $8.19 | +179% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.95 | $8.34 | +183% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.88 | $2.48 | +182% |
| Telecom | +94% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $35.7 | $64.2 | +80% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.9 | $66.9 | +97% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.19 | $0.38 | +100% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.44 | $14.9 | +100% |
| Utilities & household | +138% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $78.8 | $173 | +120% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.25 | +127% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.43 | $4.81 | +98% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.63 | $1.75 | +178% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.48 | $23.6 | +149% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $34.9 | $94.7 | +171% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.84 | $16.6 | +143% |
| Men's haircut | $14.3 | $36.8 | +157% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $11.6 | $25.1 | +116% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,019 | $2,473 | +143% |
3,280 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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