Carriacou vs Puerto Escondido: cost of living for digital nomads
Carriacou, Grenada and Puerto Escondido, Mexico, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Puerto Escondido is about 4% cheaper than Carriacou for a month of nomad living ($1,450 vs $1,515).
- Carriacou scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Carriacou: 80 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Carriacou wins 3 of the measured lines; Puerto Escondido wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Carriacou or Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido is cheaper: about $1,450/month against $1,515/month in Carriacou, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Carriacou or Puerto Escondido?
Carriacou scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Puerto Escondido.
Which has faster internet, Carriacou or Puerto Escondido?
Carriacou has faster typical internet: 80 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Puerto Escondido.
| Line | Carriacou | Puerto Escondido |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,515 | $1,450 |
| Rent | $650 | $650 |
| Food | $420 | $400 |
| Transport | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking | $85 | $110 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 80 | 50 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | small | small |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Puerto Escondido
Pacific surf town in Oaxaca — a quieter, cheaper alternative to Tulum with a strong nomad following.
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Carriacou September 11, 2026, Puerto Escondido August 30, 2026.