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:

  • $ 59 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 2.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1246* (23170 MXN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 110 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 4.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2774* (51590 MXN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 167 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 9.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 4689* (87206 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 2025

Cost of living: Mexico VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mexico in 2025 is 32% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Mexico by expense type

Mexico: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mexico costs 39% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 5.3 to $ 20)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 23/person
($ 14 to $ 47)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8/person
($ 6.9 to $ 11)

32% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.8)

24% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 5.3)

18% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

60% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

67% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Mexico: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mexico costs 16% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 31 to $ 338)

17% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 37 to $ 424)

31% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 121/night
($ 44 to $ 424)

21% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 155
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 213/night
($ 81 to $ 605)

14% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 344/night
($ 141 to $ 826)

41% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 244
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 86/month
($ 33 to $ 305)

29% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 122
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 161/month
($ 56 to $ 544)

18% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 197
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 148/month
($ 50 to $ 510)

23% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 111/month
($ 56 to $ 310)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 169
Family room
Family room
$ 161/month
($ 50 to $ 610)

37% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 258

Mexico: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mexico costs 15% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

13% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 5.3/500g
($ 3.2 to $ 8.4)

6% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.6/kg
($ 4 to $ 12)

37% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

3% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

7% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

3% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Mexico: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Mexico costs 40% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.1/km
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

27% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.7
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

55% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 57/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 203)

5% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Mexico: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mexico costs 41% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.8/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 8)

68% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 11 to $ 27)

14% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Mexico: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Mexico costs 42% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.2/pack
($ 3.9 to $ 5.2)

64% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 53
($ 27 to $ 80)

50% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 42
($ 23 to $ 65)

13% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Cancun
London → Cancun
London → Cancun
$ 1023
(fair price: $ 827)
London → Mexico City
London → Mexico City
London → Mexico City
$ 1163
(fair price: $ 986)
Manchester → Cancun
Manchester → Cancun
Manchester → Cancun
$ 1129
(fair price: $ 948)
New York City → Cancun
New York City → Cancun
New York City → Cancun
$ 519
(fair price: $ 393)
Los Angeles → Cancun
Los Angeles  → Cancun
Los Angeles  → Cancun
$ 535
(fair price: $ 427)
Montreal → Cancun
Montreal → Cancun
Montreal → Cancun
$ 535
(fair price: $ 458)

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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 28-04-2025.

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