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

Reynosa travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Reynosa

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

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

Cost of living in Reynosa compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Reynosa in 2026 is 37% 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 Reynosa in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Reynosa by expense type

Restaurant budget in Reynosa

Lunch

$ 16/person
($ 10.5 to $ 22)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 20/person
($ 17 to $ 22)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 6.1/person
($ 5.3 to $ 7)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.4/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 5.3)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Reynosa

1-star hotel

$ 96/night
($ 39 to $ 155)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 59 to $ 127)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

3-star hotel

$ 123/night
($ 72 to $ 201)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 91 to $ 207)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 355

5-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 91 to $ 207)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 595

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 96/month
($ 39 to $ 155)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

Room with kitchen

$ 97/month
($ 39 to $ 156)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 271

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 121/month
($ 66 to $ 176)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

Cottage or guest house

$ 91/month
($ 91 to $ 207)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Family room

$ 147/month
($ 104 to $ 209)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Reynosa

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.9/500g
( $ 4.9)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.3

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 6.6/kg
($ 3 to $ 10.3)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Reynosa

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
( $ 0.7)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
( $ 1.1)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
( $ 3.6)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 78/24hrs
($ 27 to $ 251)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 84

Leisure activity budget in Reynosa

Cinema

$ 5.3/ticket
( $ 5.3)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 26/hr
( $ 26)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Reynosa

Cigarettes

$ 4.1/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 4.7)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 71
( $ 71)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 12
( $ 12)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Mexico City

$ 1150
(fair price: $ 962)

Montreal → Mexico City

$ 833
(fair price: $ 673)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 374
(fair price: $ 316)

New York City → Mexico City

$ 526
(fair price: $ 443)

Chicago → Mexico City

$ 361
(fair price: $ 307)

Melbourne → Mexico City

$ 1763
(fair price: $ 1499)