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Ciudad del Carmen travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Ciudad del Carmen

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Ciudad del Carmen for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in Ciudad del Carmen compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Ciudad del Carmen in 2024 is 42% 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 Ciudad del Carmen in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Ciudad del Carmen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ciudad del Carmen

Lunch

$ 5.4/person
( $ 5.4)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 12)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 8.9/person
($ 6.3 to $ 12)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 2.5 to $ 2.5)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
( $ 2.2)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
( $ 3.6)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Ciudad del Carmen

1-star hotel

$ 68/night
($ 37 to $ 144)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 59/night
($ 28 to $ 114)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 68/night
($ 34 to $ 134)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

4-star hotel

$ 72/night
($ 37 to $ 180)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 289

5-star hotel

$ 68/night
($ 37 to $ 144)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 498

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 68/month
($ 37 to $ 144)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 73/month
($ 41 to $ 133)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 71/month
($ 32 to $ 139)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 186

Cottage or guest house

$ 68/month
($ 37 to $ 144)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 102/month
($ 36 to $ 454)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190

Supermarket food budget in Ciudad del Carmen

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.6)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 2)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 9/kg
( $ 9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.4/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 3.6)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
( $ 2)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.5
($ 1.4 to $ 1.5)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Ciudad del Carmen

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.5/km
($ 2.5 to $ 2.5)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
( $ 1.4)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.8
( $ 1.8)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Ciudad del Carmen

Cinema

$ 5/ticket
($ 4.8 to $ 5.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ciudad del Carmen

Cigarettes

$ 5.9/pack
( $ 5.9)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 34
($ 12 to $ 55)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 34
($ 19 to $ 49)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Mexico City

$ 482
(fair price: $ 427)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 312
(fair price: $ 268)

Chicago → Mexico City

$ 318
(fair price: $ 269)

London → Mexico City

$ 897
(fair price: $ 781)

Toronto → Mexico City

$ 675
(fair price: $ 548)

Vancouver → Mexico City

$ 660
(fair price: $ 537)