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

Playa del Carmen travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Playa del Carmen

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

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

Cost of living in Playa del Carmen compared to United States in 2025

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

Local prices in Playa del Carmen by expense type

Restaurant budget in Playa del Carmen

Lunch

$ 11/person
($ 5.5 to $ 23)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 23/person
($ 14 to $ 29)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 7.7/person
($ 6.9 to $ 14)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.5)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.5)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 6.7)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.4/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Playa del Carmen

1-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 39 to $ 158)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 119/night
($ 26 to $ 815)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 121/night
($ 32 to $ 569)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 363/night
($ 61 to $ 1318)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

5-star hotel

$ 967/night
($ 258 to $ 2557)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 71/month
($ 30 to $ 189)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 178/month
($ 30 to $ 1458)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 157/month
($ 31 to $ 639)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

Cottage or guest house

$ 89/month
($ 43 to $ 210)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 218/month
($ 38 to $ 1081)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Playa del Carmen

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 3/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 4)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 7/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 10.4)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 4.4)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Playa del Carmen

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 4.9)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.4)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.8
($ 2.8 to $ 5.5)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 40/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 216)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Playa del Carmen

Cinema

$ 4.9/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 11)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 14/hr
($ 14 to $ 14)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Playa del Carmen

Cigarettes

$ 4.2/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 4.3)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 54
($ 17 to $ 84)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 11 to $ 58)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Mexico City

$ 1166
(fair price: $ 988)

New York City → Mexico City

$ 521
(fair price: $ 454)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 361
(fair price: $ 317)

Montreal → Mexico City

$ 764
(fair price: $ 638)

Chicago → Mexico City

$ 359
(fair price: $ 307)

Melbourne → Mexico City

$ 1805
(fair price: $ 1544)