Barcelona vs Playa del Carmen for remote workers
Playa del Carmen is about 22% cheaper than Barcelona ($1,780 vs $2,295 a month). Barcelona has faster typical internet.
| 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $2,295 | $1,780 |
| Rent (1BR) | $1,500 | $1,100 |
| Food | $550 | $450 |
| Coworking | $200 | $180 |
| Transport | $45 | $50 |
| Internet | 200 Mbps | 70 Mbps |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Language | Spanish, Catalan | Spanish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Barcelona and Playa del Carmen → | |
| Nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa | Temporary Resident Visa |