The airport that serves the whole Riviera Maya, and the reason Tulum works at all. Puerto Cancún and Isla Mujeres are where the money actually lives, the Hotel Zone is where it lands. Direct flights to 40 US cities and a hospital that matters.
| Income | Tax | Effective | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300K | $90K | 30% | $210K |
| $1M | $335K | 34% | $665K |
| $3M | $1.0M | 35% | $2.0M |
Simplified marginal model, indicative 2026 brackets, non-US single filer. Run the engine with your own income, exit, passports, and family to see where Cancún ranks for you.
Temporary residence on proof of income or assets, permanent residence after 4 years or directly with a higher asset threshold. Residents are taxed on worldwide income, there is no inbound regime.
| From | Hours |
|---|---|
| New York | 4.1 |
| London | 10.7 |
| Zurich | 11.6 |
| Dubai | 17.3 |
| Singapore | 21.9 |
| Tel Aviv | 14.9 |
On the simplified 2026 model, about $335K, an effective 34%, leaving $665K. At $300K the rate is 30%, at $3M it is 35%. Social contributions, deductions, and treaties are not included.
Temporary residence on proof of income or assets, permanent residence after 4 years or directly with a higher asset threshold. Residents are taxed on worldwide income, there is no inbound regime. Routes that matter for money: Golden visa, Remote work visa.
The cost index is 62 against Zurich at 100, safety 4/10, schools 5/10, 2,900 sun hours a year.
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Tax figures use a simplified marginal model with indicative 2026 brackets for a non-US single filer, ignore social contributions, most deductions, wealth taxes, and treaties, and are not advice. Residence rules change often. Verify before acting.