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

Ensenada travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Ensenada

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

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

Cost of living in Ensenada compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Ensenada in 2025 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 Ensenada in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Ensenada by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ensenada

Lunch

$ 8/person
($ 5.3 to $ 16)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 14 to $ 41)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 6.4/person
($ 5.5 to $ 9.6)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 6.4)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 5.3)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Ensenada

1-star hotel

$ 222/night
($ 51 to $ 908)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 223/night
($ 51 to $ 976)

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36% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 214/night
($ 57 to $ 864)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

4-star hotel

$ 232/night
($ 72 to $ 773)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 341

5-star hotel

$ 434/night
($ 293 to $ 776)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 556

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 222/month
($ 51 to $ 908)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Room with kitchen

$ 297/month
($ 83 to $ 1081)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 259

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 261/month
($ 53 to $ 980)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Cottage or guest house

$ 198/month
($ 83 to $ 619)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Family room

$ 293/month
($ 62 to $ 1299)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Ensenada

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 9.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.4)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 4.2)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Ensenada

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

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45% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.2
($ 1 to $ 5.3)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 62/24hrs
($ 37 to $ 89)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Ensenada

Cinema

$ 4.2/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 8.1/hr
($ 8.1 to $ 16)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ensenada

Cigarettes

$ 3.9/pack
($ 3 to $ 4.2)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 38
($ 20 to $ 70)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 42
($ 22 to $ 81)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

London → Mexico City

$ 1143
(fair price: $ 969)

New York City → Mexico City

$ 510
(fair price: $ 445)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 353
(fair price: $ 311)

Montreal → Mexico City

$ 749
(fair price: $ 625)

Chicago → Mexico City

$ 352
(fair price: $ 301)

Melbourne → Mexico City

$ 1770
(fair price: $ 1513)