Living in Cozumel

Cozumel

Scuba diving and laid back island life
Photo by Fallon Michael
79
Score

Known for its crystal-clear waters filled with colourful marine life, Cozumel is a haven for snorkelers and divers alike. Explore the island's streets lined with bright murals, try fresh seafood, or just relax on the gorgeous beaches with a cold drink. With a chilled atmosphere and a touch of island charm, Cozumel offers adventures beneath the waves or peace and quiet on the shore.

The Good

  • ๐Ÿ˜‹ Decent food options
  • โ˜€๏ธ Fantastic weather
  • ๐Ÿ๏ธ Nature & beaches
  • โ˜บ๏ธ Relaxing
  • ๐Ÿคฟ Scuba diving
  • โ›ฑ๏ธ Great beach
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Shopping
  • ๐Ÿฅฐ Beautiful

The Bad

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Not the safest
  • ๐ŸšŒ Limited public transport
  • ๐Ÿšถ Not walkable
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Very Touristy
  • ๐Ÿคผ Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Cozumel
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Mexico
17%
cheaper than Mexico median
95th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Cozumel is the cheapest place (out of 6) to live in Mexico
  • The average salary in Cozumel is
  • It's about 184% cheaper to live in Cozumel than it is Liverpool
  • You can expect to spend around $1,113.98 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

safe

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, with low violent crime rates; petty crime can occur, so standard precautions are advised.

Internet speed

OK

Download
37.1Mbps
Upload
10.1Mbps
Latency
88.3ms
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