CancúnMexico · North America

Mexico · North America · Population 888,797 · America/Cancun

Cancún in Mexico (North America) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1819 incl. rent, an average annual temperature of 26.3°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1819incl. rent · est. range

$1546 – $2183

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

Data pending (see country-level)

Source: no city-level safety estimate

Climate (10-yr avg)

26.3°C avg/yr

1252mm · 3930h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

79Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband) (country-level)

Air quality

10.7µg/m³ PM2.5 · Fair

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

No dedicated digital-nomad visa; the temporary-resident visa (proof of financial means) is commonly used by remote workers

Source: Mexico snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Cancún?

Cancún has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1819 including rent (range $1546–$2183), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Cancún safe?

City-level safety index is pending; country-level reference for Mexico is 47.3/100 (Global Peace Index rank #104). Always check the latest official travel advisories.

How can Chinese passport holders enter Mexico?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaRequired to Mexico. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Cancún?

Median fixed broadband download is about 79 Mbps (public statistical estimate) at country level.

About Mexico

Mexico: GDP per capita ~$13,889 (World Bank), HDI 0.781, Global Peace Index rank #104 (IEP 2024). Open Mexico country page →

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