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

Riviera Maya travel budget

Riviera Maya: calculate your travel budget

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 Mexico in 2021

On average, the cost of living in Riviera Maya in 2021 is 43% 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 2021 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Riviera Maya by expense type

Restaurant budget in Riviera Maya

Lunch

$ 3.9/person
($ 3.2 to $ 5.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 13/person
($ 7 to $ 20)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 4.5/person
($ 4.2 to $ 5.6)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Cappuccino

$ 2/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 2.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Riviera Maya

1-star hotel

$ 47/night
($ 34 to $ 63)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 33 to $ 120)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 118/night
($ 55 to $ 224)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 296/night
($ 149 to $ 498)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 670/night
($ 410 to $ 961)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 48/month
($ 23 to $ 82)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 127/month
($ 64 to $ 222)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 181/month
($ 66 to $ 395)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 113/month
($ 52 to $ 211)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 271/month
($ 118 to $ 513)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Riviera Maya

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 6/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 8.4)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 5.4/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 7.9)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 0.8/salad
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 8.2/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 11)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Riviera Maya

Bus ticket

$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 39/month
($ 21 to $ 57)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.5/km
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Budget for living and housing in Riviera Maya

Electricity, water...

$ 57/month
($ 39 to $ 71)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 23/month
($ 17 to $ 29)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 642/month
($ 468 to $ 794)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1333

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 292/month
($ 188 to $ 421)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1070

Flat (centre)

$ 1136/month
($ 934 to $ 1308)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126

Flat (suburbs)

$ 537/month
($ 374 to $ 701)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1695

Gym

$ 34/month
($ 24 to $ 46)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 219/month
($ 95 to $ 281)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 923

Private primary school

$ 3920/yr
($ 2240 to $ 5039)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15597

Leisure activity budget in Riviera Maya

Cinema

$ 3.2/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 4.2)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 9.3/hr
($ 9.3 to $ 20)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Riviera Maya

Cigarettes

$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 3)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 39
($ 24 to $ 66)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 26
($ 20 to $ 34)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 66
($ 57 to $ 81)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 61
($ 29 to $ 141)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Mexico City

$ 953
(fair price: $ 766)

New York City → Mexico City

$ 398
(fair price: $ 335)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 291
(fair price: $ 243)

Toronto (Ontario) → Mexico City

$ 462
(fair price: $ 408)

Montreal → Mexico City

$ 456
(fair price: $ 396)

Manchester → Mexico City

$ 987
(fair price: $ 850)

Dublin → Mexico City

$ 934
(fair price: $ 814)

Edinburgh → Mexico City

$ 1008
(fair price: $ 884)

Sydney → Mexico City

$ 1387
(fair price: $ 1168)

Melbourne → Mexico City

$ 1443
(fair price: $ 1225)

Auckland → Mexico City

$ 1430
(fair price: $ 1286)

Perth → Mexico City

$ 2133
(fair price: $ 1893)