Is Puerto Juárez Expensive?

Cancún, Mexico

-10% vs Cancún avg

Living in Puerto Juárez, Cancún

Puerto Juárez is a moderately-priced area within Cancún, with a cost of living index of 32.2 — that is -10% compared to the Cancún average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #7 out of 15 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around MX$9,149/month, compared to a range of MX$7,116 in Supermanzana 500 to MX$13,724 in Zona Hotelera.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Puerto Juárez, housing takes up roughly 29% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 19%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately MX$365,964 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Puerto Juárez

Salaries in Puerto Juárez reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 32.2:

After tax and deductions of 19.4% in Mexico, take-home pay for someone earning MX$365,964 would be roughly MX$294,967/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

32.2
COLI Index
0.90x
vs City Avg
MX$9,149
Est. 1BR Rent
#7
of 15 Areas
19.4%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Puerto Juárez

Estimated annual deductions on a MX$409,168 salary in Puerto Juárez, Cancún (local employee).

Income Tax
17%
IMSS
2.8%
Total Deductions: 19.4%
Est. Take-Home: MX$329,669/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Puerto Juárez would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $24,150
London GBP £20,783
Dubai AED AED 120,841

Other Neighborhoods in Cancún

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Zona Hotelera 48.3 1.35x +35%
Puerto Cancún 45.8 1.28x +28%
Playa Mujeres 43.7 1.22x +22%
Isla Mujeres 41.2 1.15x +15%
Punta Sam 38.7 1.08x +8%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Puerto Juárez:

Hortaleza, Madrid Firule, Split Anjos, Lisbon Malvín, Montevideo Mestalla, Valencia Varoš, Split

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puerto Juárez expensive in Cancún?

Puerto Juárez is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Cancún. It costs about -10% less than the city average, ranking #7 out of 15 neighborhoods.

How does Puerto Juárez compare to the Cancún average?

The cost of living in Puerto Juárez is below the Cancún average. With a multiplier of 0.90x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -10% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.