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Cost of living in Puerto Peñasco

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Puerto Peñasco

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,540–2,470 (MX$28,000–45,000).

Lean$824–1,210MX$15,000–22,000 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$1,540–2,470MX$28,000–45,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$3,290–6,040MX$60,000–110,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Puerto Peñasco

Typical 2026 ranges in MXN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

ItemMXNUS$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)MX$10,000–22,000$549–1,210
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)MX$6,000–12,000$329–659
Mid-range hotel room (night)MX$1,200–3,500$66–192
Food and drink
Local meal or street foodMX$70–140$3.8–7.7
Mid-range restaurant, per personMX$250–600$14–33
CappuccinoMX$45–85$2.5–4.7
Local beer, 0.5 l in a barMX$50–95$2.7–5.2
Getting around
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 kmMX$80–160$4.4–8.8
Work and life
Gym membership (month)MX$600–1,200$33–66
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)MX$150–300$8.2–16.5

Value for money: 39/100

A value score of 39/100 means Puerto Peñasco gives more quality of life per dollar than 38% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 62/100. It's the 24th most affordable of 38 places we cover in Mexico.

Quality factorScore
Safety50
Air quality74
Internet63
Healthcare59
Weather67
Friendly locals75
English75

Cost of living across Mexico

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
San Cristóbal de las Casas$988–1,54070/100
Guanajuato$988–1,54083/100
Mazunte$988–1,54080/100
Valladolid$1,100–1,65072/100
Puebla$1,100–1,76071/100
Acapulco$1,100–1,76042/100
Mazatlán$1,320–2,09052/100
Querétaro$1,320–2,09064/100
Bacalar$1,370–2,20058/100
La Paz$1,430–2,20055/100
Tijuana$1,430–2,20051/100
Oaxaca$1,430–2,31041/100
Puerto Escondido$1,430–2,31036/100
Guadalajara$1,480–2,31037/100
Mérida$1,480–2,31052/100
Monterrey$1,540–2,47043/100
Puerto Peñasco$1,540–2,47039/100
Cozumel$1,650–2,64044/100
Isla Mujeres$1,650–2,64043/100
Puerto Morelos$1,650–2,64042/100
Todos Santos$1,650–2,64043/100
Holbox$1,760–2,75040/100
San Miguel de Allende$1,760–2,85043/100
Sayulita$1,870–3,02026/100
Mexico City$1,920–3,02024/100
Cancún$1,920–3,02023/100
Puerto Vallarta$1,920–3,02020/100
Playa del Carmen$2,090–3,29020/100
Tulum$2,310–3,84011/100
Cabo San Lucas$2,470–4,12012/100

Cheaper alternatives to Puerto Peñasco

Similar safety, lower cost, in Mexico & Central America.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
Semuc ChampeyGuatemala$458–720
OmetepeNicaragua$679–1,140
LeónNicaragua$679–1,140
GuanajuatoMexico$988–1,540
GranadaNicaragua$815–1,360

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Puerto Peñasco?

About $824–1,210 on a lean budget, $1,540–2,470 for a comfortable month and $3,290–6,040 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Puerto Peñasco?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs MX$10,000–22,000 ($549–1,210) a month in the center and MX$6,000–12,000 ($329–659) outside it.

How much does food cost in Puerto Peñasco?

A local meal is MX$70–140 ($3.8–7.7); 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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Sources

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.