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Tulum

High-end beach town, dense coliving/coworking, popular but pricier

In Tulum, a mid-range month runs about $1,699 (MX$29,139) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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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)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 55% of cities

Internet3.3/10

Slower internet than about 65% of cities

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking4.7/10

Weaker coworking than about 60% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness5.7/10

Better wellness options than about 50% of cities

Getting There9.6/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to reach

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