Cancún
Mexico
Updated on August 16, 2025
Overview
Cancun is Mexico's premier tourist destination, located on the Yucatan Peninsula. World-renowned for its white sand beaches, turquoise Caribbean waters, and vibrant nightlife. The city combines modern resorts with rich Mayan culture.
Average cost of living€1,172.53
Quality of Life73/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€230.00
1-bed flat (center)€640.81
1-bed flat (outside)€325.23
3-bed flat (center)€1,100.82
3-bed flat (outside)€516.93
Utilities
Basic utilities€86.23
Internet€18.59
Mobile plan€18.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€0.55
Monthly pass€24.48
Taxi start€2.50
Gasoline (1 l)€1.18
Leisure
Cinema ticket€4.14
Fitness club€38.38
Education
Preschool (month)€260.00
Intl. primary (year)€3,200.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,767.42
sqm outside center€1,848.04
Advantages
- ✓ Paradise Caribbean beaches
- ✓ Year-round tropical climate
- ✓ Wide range of hotels and restaurants
- ✓ Proximity to Mayan archaeological sites
- ✓ Nightlife and entertainment
- ✓ International air connections
Disadvantages
- × High cost of living due to tourism
- × Hurricane season (June-November)
- × Tourist saturation in high season
- × Economic dependence on tourism
- × Heavy traffic in hotel zone