Town in Oaxaca, Mexico
Cost of living in Puerto Escondido
How much a month costs in Puerto Escondido
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,430–2,310 (MX$26,000–42,000).
Prices in Puerto Escondido
Typical 2026 ranges in MXN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MXN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | MX$9,000–18,000 | $494–988 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | MX$6,000–12,000 | $329–659 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | MX$200–450 | $11–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | MX$900–2,200 | $49–121 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | MX$70–130 | $3.8–7.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | MX$250–600 | $14–33 |
| Cappuccino | MX$45–85 | $2.5–4.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | MX$45–90 | $2.5–4.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | MX$10–25 | $0.5–1.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | MX$50–100 | $2.7–5.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | MX$450–1,000 | $25–55 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | MX$200–400 | $11–22 |
Value for money: 36/100
A value score of 36/100 means Puerto Escondido gives more quality of life per dollar than 35% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 56/100. It's the 20th most affordable of 38 places we cover in Mexico.
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Cost of living across Mexico
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | $988–1,540 | 70/100 |
| Guanajuato | $988–1,540 | 83/100 |
| Mazunte | $988–1,540 | 80/100 |
| Valladolid | $1,100–1,650 | 72/100 |
| Puebla | $1,100–1,760 | 71/100 |
| Acapulco | $1,100–1,760 | 42/100 |
| Mazatlán | $1,320–2,090 | 52/100 |
| Querétaro | $1,320–2,090 | 64/100 |
| Ajijic | $1,320–2,090 | 66/100 |
| Bacalar | $1,370–2,200 | 58/100 |
| La Paz | $1,430–2,200 | 55/100 |
| Tijuana | $1,430–2,200 | 51/100 |
| Oaxaca | $1,430–2,310 | 41/100 |
| Puerto Escondido | $1,430–2,310 | 36/100 |
| Guadalajara | $1,480–2,310 | 37/100 |
| Mérida | $1,480–2,310 | 52/100 |
| Monterrey | $1,540–2,470 | 43/100 |
| Cozumel | $1,650–2,640 | 44/100 |
| Isla Mujeres | $1,650–2,640 | 43/100 |
| Puerto Morelos | $1,650–2,640 | 42/100 |
| Todos Santos | $1,650–2,640 | 43/100 |
| Holbox | $1,760–2,750 | 40/100 |
| San Miguel de Allende | $1,760–2,850 | 43/100 |
| Sayulita | $1,870–3,020 | 26/100 |
| Mexico City | $1,920–3,020 | 24/100 |
| Cancún | $1,920–3,020 | 23/100 |
| Puerto Vallarta | $1,920–3,020 | 20/100 |
| Playa del Carmen | $2,090–3,290 | 20/100 |
| Tulum | $2,310–3,840 | 11/100 |
| Cabo San Lucas | $2,470–4,120 | 12/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Puerto Escondido
Similar safety, lower cost, in Mexico & Central America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Semuc Champey | Guatemala | $458–720 |
| Ometepe | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| León | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| Guanajuato | Mexico | $988–1,540 |
| Granada | Nicaragua | $815–1,360 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Puerto Escondido?
About $769–1,100 on a lean budget, $1,430–2,310 for a comfortable month and $3,290–6,040 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Puerto Escondido?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs MX$9,000–18,000 ($494–988) a month in the center and MX$6,000–12,000 ($329–659) outside it.
How much does food cost in Puerto Escondido?
A local meal is MX$70–130 ($3.8–7.1); a mid-range restaurant is MX$250–600 ($14–33) per person.
Is Mexico expensive?
Prices in Mexico are about 54% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.