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

Cozumel travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Cozumel

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

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

Cost of living in Cozumel compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Cozumel in 2023 is 35% 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 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Cozumel by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cozumel

Lunch

$ 6.7/person
($ 3.3 to $ 11)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 23 to $ 28)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

McDonald's meal

$ 7/person
($ 7 to $ 7)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7

Imported beer

$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.3/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.4)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.7/can
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.2/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cozumel

1-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 47 to $ 51)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

2-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 34 to $ 218)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147

3-star hotel

$ 134/night
($ 59 to $ 281)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211

4-star hotel

$ 324/night
($ 159 to $ 560)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316

5-star hotel

$ 894/night
($ 357 to $ 1897)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 47/month
($ 36 to $ 61)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131

Room with kitchen

$ 187/month
($ 127 to $ 331)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 157/month
($ 49 to $ 390)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193

Cottage or guest house

$ 100/month
($ 44 to $ 193)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 231/month
($ 72 to $ 568)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Cozumel

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.7/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 7.6)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Eggs

$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Chicken

$ 6.3/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 8.1)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.1)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Cozumel

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.3/km
($ 0.6 to $ 3.5)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.5
($ 2.2 to $ 4.1)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 20/24hrs
($ 2.4 to $ 109)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Leisure activity budget in Cozumel

Cinema

$ 5.3/ticket
($ 4.4 to $ 5.6)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 20/hr
( $ 20)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cozumel

Cigarettes

$ 3.1/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 3.6)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 38
($ 17 to $ 51)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 27
($ 17 to $ 39)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Mexico City

$ 438
(fair price: $ 391)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 274
(fair price: $ 249)

London → Mexico City

$ 907
(fair price: $ 833)

Chicago → Mexico City

$ 302
(fair price: $ 268)

Toronto (Ontario) → Mexico City

$ 683
(fair price: $ 561)

Montreal → Mexico City

$ 717
(fair price: $ 627)