All 15 neighborhoods in Cancún ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zona Hotelera | $810/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
| 2 | Puerto Cancún | $768/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 3 | Playa Mujeres | $732/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 4 | Isla Mujeres | $690/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 5 | Punta Sam | $648/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 6 | Malecón Américas | $552/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 7 | Puerto Juárez | $540/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 8 | Lagos del Sol | $528/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 9 | Centro | $510/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 10 | SM 17 (Downtown) | $492/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 11 | Residencial Campestre | $492/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 12 | El Table | $468/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 13 | Jardines del Sur | $450/mo | 0.75x | -25% |
| 14 | Alfredo V. Bonfil | $432/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 15 | Supermanzana 500 | $420/mo | 0.70x | -30% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $600/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Zona Hotelera is approximately 35% more expensive than the Cancún average. 1-bedroom rent is $810/mo vs $600/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 15 neighborhoods in Cancún, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.