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💰 How much does it cost to live in Tulum? *

1BR Rent (center)€652/mo
1BR Rent (outside)€456/mo
Groceries/month€179
Transport/month€40/mo
Meal (restaurant)€10
Coffee€3.55
Beer (pub)€2.5
Gym/month€32/mo
* Numbeo Cost of Living Index — Q1 2026

🛡️ Is Tulum safe for expats? *

LGBTQ+
10/100
Night
50/100
Women
55/100
Overall
60/100
* Numbeo Crime Index (inverted to safety score)

☀️ What is the weather like in Tulum? *

Avg. temperature26.4°C
Sunshine hours/year3807h
Rainy days/year188 days
Best monthsJan, Feb, Nov, Dec
* Open-Meteo Archive API — avg 2020-2025

📶 Is Tulum good for remote work? *

Download40 Mbps
Upload16 Mbps
Coworking€80/mo
No. of coworkingFew
* Ookla Speedtest Global Index — Q4 2025

🏥 What is healthcare like in Tulum? *

Public qualityadequate
Private insurance€37/mo
Emergencies6/10
English-speaking doctors
* WHO Global Health Data + Numbeo Healthcare Index

📊 What are the taxes in Mexico? *

Max income tax rate0-39%%
VAT19%
* Tax Foundation + OECD Tax Database — 2026

✨ What is the quality of life in Tulum? *

Nightlife
80/100
Walkability
65/100
Food
91/100
Expat community
71/100
Transport
57/100
English
26/100
* NomadList + Numbeo Quality of Life Index

Data sources: Livingcost.org · Climate: Open-Meteo

Last updated: May 2026 · Quality score: 92/100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tulum

What is the cost of living in Mexico?

A comfortable single person can live in Tulum for approximately €1313/month. Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs €652/month (€456 outside center). A meal at a restaurant costs €10, coffee €3.55. Monthly transport pass: €40.

Is Mexico good for digital nomads?

Tulum scores 81/100 on the Relomap relocation index. A digital nomad visa is available, making it an official option for remote workers. Internet download speed averages 40 Mbps with coworking spaces from €80/month.

What visa options are available in Mexico?

Mexico offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers and freelancers. Available visa types include: Digital Nomad Visa. Always verify requirements with official government portals before applying.

How does Mexico compare to other relocation destinations?

Tulum scores 81/100 on Relomap's relocation index — a composite of cost of living, safety, internet, healthcare, and quality of life. Rent from €456/month, safety 60/100, internet 40 Mbps. Use the Relomap Compare tool to benchmark it side by side against other destinations.

Last updated: August 11, 2026 · Data sources: Numbeo, Open-Meteo, WHO, OECD

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