Dubai vs Playa del Carmen for remote workers
Playa del Carmen is about 45% cheaper than Dubai ($1,780 vs $3,250 a month). Dubai has faster typical internet.
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | 🇲🇽 Playa del Carmen | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $3,250 | $1,780 |
| Rent (1BR) | $2,200 | $1,100 |
| Food | $600 | $450 |
| Coworking | $350 | $180 |
| Transport | $100 | $50 |
| Internet | 300 Mbps | 70 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Language | Arabic, English | Spanish |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Dubai and Playa del Carmen → | |
| Nomad visa | Virtual Working Programme (Dubai) | Temporary Resident Visa |