Travel budget and cost of living in Mexico how much does a trip cost?
Are you planning to go to Mexico and need to budget for your trip? On this page you can see sample prices. This enables you to get to grips with actual prices and the cost of living in Mexico. Then, why not use our free tool to calculate your Mexico travel budget.
Travel budget in Mexico
Mexico: calculate your travel budget
Mexico: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mexico for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 58 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 2.6 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1232* (22722 MXN)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 106 for 2 ppl.
- $ 26 per person
- $ 12 per person
- $ 5 per person
Total budget:
$ 2657* (49014 MXN)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 154 for 2 ppl.
- $ 39 per person
- $ 29 per person
- $ 10 per person
Total budget:
$ 4304* (79380 MXN)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Mexico in 2024
Cost of living: Mexico VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Mexico in 2024 is 32% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Mexico by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Mexico compared to the national average.
Cities | /Mexico | View Details |
---|---|---|
Puerto Vallarta | 24% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Puerto Vallarta |
Cancun | 16% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cancun |
Tijuana | 12% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Tijuana |
Isla Mujeres | 12% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Isla Mujeres |
Ensenada | 7% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ensenada |
Acapulco | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Acapulco |
Mexico City | 0% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Mexico City |
Chihuahua | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Chihuahua |
Local prices in Mexico by expense type
Mexico: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.5 to $ 18)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 14 to $ 42)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6.6 to $ 11)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 4.3)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 4.3)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 5)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Mexico: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 28 to $ 349)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 34 to $ 392)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 42 to $ 435)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 66 to $ 564)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 129 to $ 721)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 30 to $ 326)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 50 to $ 525)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 46 to $ 519)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 47 to $ 346)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 47 to $ 591)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Mexico: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.8 to $ 11)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.9)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Mexico: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 3)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)
38% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 4.3)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 19 to $ 166)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Mexico: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.8 to $ 8.2)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 11 to $ 29)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Mexico: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.8 to $ 5)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 29 to $ 83)
1% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 23 to $ 67)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![New York City → Cancun](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/cancun_909.jpg)
(fair price: $ 372)
![Los Angeles → Cancun](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/cancun_909.jpg)
(fair price: $ 371)
![Los Angeles → Mexico City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-mexico.jpg)
(fair price: $ 289)
![New York City → Mexico City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-mexico.jpg)
(fair price: $ 451)
![Chicago → Mexico City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-mexico.jpg)
(fair price: $ 282)
![Chicago → Cancun](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/cancun_909.jpg)
(fair price: $ 309)
About the information on the cost of living in Mexico
The information about the cost of living in Mexico shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Mexico updated on 25-07-2024.
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