Monterrey travel budget

Monterrey: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Monterrey

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 53 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 3.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1236* (20566 MXN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 87 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 9.5 per person
  • $ 6.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 2541* (42266 MXN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 131 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 52 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4188* (69664 MXN)

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



Cost of living in Monterrey compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Monterrey in 2024 is 21% 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 Monterrey in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Monterrey by expense type

Restaurant budget in Monterrey

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Monterrey is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 8.2 to $ 21)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 16 to $ 60)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.8/person
($ 8.2 to $ 12)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.5/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Monterrey

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Monterrey is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 12 to $ 448)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 32 to $ 233)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 42 to $ 264)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 73 to $ 406)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 280/night
($ 185 to $ 433)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 72/month
($ 40 to $ 201)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 128/month
($ 48 to $ 286)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 128/month
($ 57 to $ 407)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 72/month
($ 30 to $ 243)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 133/month
($ 51 to $ 480)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Supermarket food budget in Monterrey

On average, the price of supermarket food in Monterrey is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.9/500g
($ 2.4 to $ 4.1)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 5.6)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 10/kg
($ 5.9 to $ 16)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 5.9)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Monterrey

On average, the price of transport in Monterrey is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.5)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2
($ 1.5 to $ 2.9)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 77/24hrs
($ 14 to $ 1570)

145% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Monterrey

On average, budget for leisure activities in Monterrey is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.2/ticket
($ 4.4 to $ 8.8)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 24/hr
($ 15 to $ 28)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Monterrey

On average, shopping budget in Monterrey is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.4/pack
($ 4.1 to $ 5.9)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 61
($ 48 to $ 77)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 50
($ 36 to $ 72)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
$ 486
(fair price: $ 433)
Los Angeles → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
$ 314
(fair price: $ 269)
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
$ 320
(fair price: $ 272)
London → Mexico City
London → Mexico City
London → Mexico City
$ 899
(fair price: $ 795)
Vancouver → Mexico City
Vancouver → Mexico City
Vancouver → Mexico City
$ 673
(fair price: $ 546)
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
$ 688
(fair price: $ 557)



About this information on the cost of living in Monterrey

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

The information about the cost of living in Monterrey was updated on 27-03-2024.

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