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Tulum travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Tulum

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

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

Cost of living in Tulum compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Tulum in 2025 is 39% 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 Tulum in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Tulum by expense type

Restaurant budget in Tulum

Lunch

$ 8.6/person
($ 3.8 to $ 17)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 14 to $ 43)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 8.1/person
($ 7 to $ 12)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 6.8)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4

Imported beer

$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.4)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 8.6)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Tulum

1-star hotel

$ 108/night
($ 37 to $ 332)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

2-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 27 to $ 1047)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 138/night
($ 31 to $ 550)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

4-star hotel

$ 327/night
($ 53 to $ 1434)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 341

5-star hotel

$ 800/night
($ 166 to $ 2374)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 557

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 124/month
($ 31 to $ 433)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Room with kitchen

$ 173/month
($ 33 to $ 718)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 160/month
($ 36 to $ 484)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Cottage or guest house

$ 121/month
($ 39 to $ 367)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Family room

$ 242/month
($ 38 to $ 967)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Tulum

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 7/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 9.7)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.8)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Tulum

Bus ticket

$ 1.4/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 0.5 to $ 2.8)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

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)

$ 2.2
($ 1 to $ 5.4)

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

Car hire

$ 37/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 146)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Tulum

Cinema

$ 4.8/ticket
($ 3.2 to $ 8.9)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 17/hr
($ 16 to $ 19)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Tulum

Cigarettes

$ 4.1/pack
($ 4 to $ 4.4)

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

Levi's jeans

$ 22
($ 17 to $ 106)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 34
($ 28 to $ 56)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

London → Mexico City

$ 1150
(fair price: $ 978)

New York City → Mexico City

$ 515
(fair price: $ 452)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 355
(fair price: $ 311)

Montreal → Mexico City

$ 746
(fair price: $ 628)

Chicago → Mexico City

$ 354
(fair price: $ 302)

Melbourne → Mexico City

$ 1784
(fair price: $ 1526)