Workation comparison
Mexico City or Playa del Carmen?
Climate, cost, internet and time difference side by side. The better number is marked; what matters to you is your call.
The numbers
| Criterion | Mexico City | Playa del Carmen |
|---|---|---|
| Workation score | 80/100 | 75/100 |
| Internet avg. | 60 Mbit/s | 50 Mbit/s |
| Living & rent / month | ~1,300 €estimated | ~1,500 €estimated |
| Time difference to Berlin | −8 h | −7 h |
| Flight from Germany | 10:40 hfrom FRA | 11:20 hfrom DUS |
| Sunny days a year | 170 | 190 |
| Safety | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| English in daily life | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Coworking spaces | 120 | 15 |
| Entry | 180 days visa-free | 180 days visa-free |
| EU roaming | no | no |
Mexico City leads in 5 criteria, Playa del Carmen in 4.
Climate through the year
Average temperature per month (daily mean). Daytime highs are usually a few degrees warmer.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Mexico City
13
15
17
18
19
18
18
18
17
16
15
13
Playa del Carmen
23
24
25
26
28
29
28
28
28
27
25
24
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Mexico City und Playa del Carmen goes head to head on November 4.
Three places a week as reels, a head-to-head every Wednesday, a data sheet every Saturday. Same numbers as on this page.
Data: WorkationBase, as of 03/2026. Sources and details on each destination page.
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