Travel budget and cost of living in Cancun (Mexico) how much does a trip cost?

Cancun travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Cancun

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cancun for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Cancun compared to Mexico in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Cancun in 2021 is 44% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cancun in 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Cancun by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cancun

Lunch

$ 4.5/person
($ 3.7 to $ 9.1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 8 to $ 20)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 5.3/person
($ 3.7 to $ 7.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cancun

1-star hotel

$ 41/night
($ 23 to $ 59)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 58/night
($ 28 to $ 100)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 133/night
($ 66 to $ 248)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 320/night
($ 170 to $ 492)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 557/night
($ 386 to $ 765)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 49/month
($ 24 to $ 85)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 173/month
($ 61 to $ 358)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 188/month
($ 69 to $ 377)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 87/month
($ 36 to $ 165)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 176/month
($ 76 to $ 335)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Cancun

Milk

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 5.5/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 6.8)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 5.9/kg
($ 5 to $ 7.2)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 0.6/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 7.6/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 12)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Cancun

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 21/month
($ 14 to $ 26)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 15/24hrs
($ 1.2 to $ 137)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Cancun

Electricity, water...

$ 48/month
($ 24 to $ 93)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 27/month
($ 23 to $ 38)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 343/month
($ 206 to $ 457)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1328

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 206/month
($ 138 to $ 321)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 689/month
($ 504 to $ 959)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126

Flat (suburbs)

$ 507/month
($ 321 to $ 685)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698

Gym

$ 35/month
($ 20 to $ 60)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 165/month
($ 115 to $ 229)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 3319/yr
($ 2283 to $ 4564)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684

Leisure activity budget in Cancun

Cinema

$ 3.2/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 9.1 to $ 12)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cancun

Cigarettes

$ 2.5/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 2.5)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 36
($ 12 to $ 55)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 26
($ 17 to $ 38)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 64
($ 42 to $ 93)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 66
($ 47 to $ 97)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Cancun

$ 744
(fair price: $ 568)

Los Angeles → Cancun

$ 427
(fair price: $ 326)

New York City → Cancun

$ 279
(fair price: $ 196)

Manchester → Cancun

$ 900
(fair price: $ 701)

Toronto (Ontario) → Cancun

$ 364
(fair price: $ 322)

Montreal → Cancun

$ 400
(fair price: $ 341)

Dublin → Cancun

$ 762
(fair price: $ 668)

Edinburgh → Cancun

$ 904
(fair price: $ 764)

Sydney → Cancun

$ 1458
(fair price: $ 1231)

Melbourne → Cancun

$ 1446
(fair price: $ 1260)

Auckland → Cancun

$ 1496
(fair price: $ 1370)

Perth → Cancun

$ 2344
(fair price: $ 2100)