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Oaxaca

Culinary and cultural hub with a tight-knit, well-documented nomad community

In Oaxaca, a mid-range month runs about $1,554 (MX$26,661), typical internet speeds are around 50–70 Mbps and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet1.3/10

Slower internet than about 85% of cities

Visas7/10

Easier visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking6.8/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English3/10

Among the 5% least English-friendly cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness2/10

Fewer wellness options than about 90% of cities

Getting There9.3/10

Easier to reach than about 90% of cities

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32 categories for Oaxaca, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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