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

Riviera Maya travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Riviera Maya

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

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

Cost of living in Riviera Maya compared to United States in 2025

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

Local prices in Riviera Maya by expense type

Restaurant budget in Riviera Maya

Lunch

$ 11/person
($ 5.3 to $ 17)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 23/person
($ 14 to $ 33)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 7.5/person
($ 6.7 to $ 8)

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

Local beer

$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 4.3)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 5.3)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 6.5)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Riviera Maya

1-star hotel

$ 59/night
($ 38 to $ 113)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 121/night
($ 27 to $ 777)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 112/night
($ 32 to $ 470)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 378/night
($ 71 to $ 1276)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 893/night
($ 157 to $ 2357)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 564

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 104/month
($ 28 to $ 348)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 211/month
($ 33 to $ 1304)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 177/month
($ 33 to $ 636)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 112/month
($ 43 to $ 279)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 211/month
($ 41 to $ 790)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Riviera Maya

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.8/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

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

Chicken

$ 7/kg
($ 4.8 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/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.7)

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

Tomatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.7)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Riviera Maya

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.2/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3.3)

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15% 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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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.7
($ 2.7 to $ 5.3)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Riviera Maya

Cinema

$ 4.8/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 11)

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68% 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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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Riviera Maya

Cigarettes

$ 4.2/pack
($ 3.7 to $ 4.2)

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

Levi's jeans

$ 53
($ 28 to $ 82)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 35
($ 11 to $ 55)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Mexico City

$ 1152
(fair price: $ 977)

Montreal → Mexico City

$ 767
(fair price: $ 637)

New York City → Mexico City

$ 515
(fair price: $ 446)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 357
(fair price: $ 312)

Chicago → Mexico City

$ 355
(fair price: $ 302)

Melbourne → Mexico City

$ 1779
(fair price: $ 1520)