Cozumel travel budget

Cozumel: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cozumel

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 63 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 3.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1280* (24682 MXN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 125 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2944* (56784 MXN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 215 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 36 per person
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 8.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 5411* (104356 MXN)

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



Cost of living in Cozumel compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cozumel in 2024 is 32% 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 Cozumel in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Cozumel by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cozumel

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cozumel is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 8/person
($ 5.1 to $ 16)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 18 to $ 47)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.5/person
($ 6.5 to $ 10)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.5)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 2 to $ 8)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cozumel

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cozumel is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 32 to $ 405)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 22 to $ 754)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 36 to $ 725)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 296/night
($ 57 to $ 1064)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 318
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 686/night
($ 176 to $ 1754)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 463
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 105/month
($ 24 to $ 442)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 169/month
($ 22 to $ 1028)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 139/month
($ 32 to $ 572)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 113/month
($ 35 to $ 395)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230
Family room
Family room
$ 206/month
($ 40 to $ 818)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Cozumel

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cozumel is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

23% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 6.1)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 9.4)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cozumel

On average, the price of transport in Cozumel is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.8/ticket
( $ 0.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.6/km
($ 2 to $ 3)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2
($ 2 to $ 3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 61/24hrs
($ 11 to $ 195)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Cozumel

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cozumel is 36% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.3/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 7.5)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 21 to $ 41)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cozumel

On average, shopping budget in Cozumel is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.7/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 4.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 39
($ 14 to $ 98)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 41
($ 26 to $ 76)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
$ 514
(fair price: $ 454)
Los Angeles → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
$ 343
(fair price: $ 300)
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
$ 349
(fair price: $ 294)
Montreal → Mexico City
Montreal → Mexico City
Montreal → Mexico City
$ 741
(fair price: $ 636)
Sydney → Mexico City
Sydney → Mexico City
Sydney → Mexico City
$ 1563
(fair price: $ 1407)
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
$ 707
(fair price: $ 581)



About this information on the cost of living in Cozumel

The information about the cost of living in Cozumel shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Cozumel was updated on 05-10-2024.

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