Ensenada travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Ensenada

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 126 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9 per person
  • $ 3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2089* (42182 MXN)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 210 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 4002* (80822 MXN)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 210 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 5070* (102382 MXN)

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



Cost of living in Ensenada compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Ensenada in 2024 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 Ensenada in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Ensenada by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ensenada

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ensenada is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.2/person
($ 4.8 to $ 15)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 38)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.7/person
($ 4.9 to $ 8.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5.7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.8)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 4.8)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Ensenada

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ensenada is 11% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 205/night
($ 47 to $ 838)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 216/night
($ 47 to $ 972)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 204/night
($ 52 to $ 839)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 217/night
($ 62 to $ 830)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 357/night
($ 216 to $ 793)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 205/month
($ 47 to $ 838)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 287/month
($ 79 to $ 1096)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 248/month
($ 48 to $ 968)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 195/month
($ 68 to $ 727)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 282/month
($ 57 to $ 1187)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Ensenada

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ensenada is 47% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 4.7)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 8.1)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 3.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Ensenada

On average, the price of transport in Ensenada is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.4/km
($ 0.5 to $ 2.9)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.9
($ 1 to $ 4.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 71/24hrs
($ 44 to $ 87)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Ensenada

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ensenada is 67% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.8/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 7.2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.5/hr
($ 7.5 to $ 15)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ensenada

On average, shopping budget in Ensenada is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.5/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 3.8)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 34
($ 17 to $ 63)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 21 to $ 73)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
New York City → Mexico City
$ 492
(fair price: $ 435)
Los Angeles → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
Los Angeles  → Mexico City
$ 331
(fair price: $ 289)
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
Chicago → Mexico City
$ 336
(fair price: $ 284)
Montreal → Mexico City
Montreal → Mexico City
Montreal → Mexico City
$ 715
(fair price: $ 609)
Sydney → Mexico City
Sydney → Mexico City
Sydney → Mexico City
$ 1493
(fair price: $ 1347)
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
Toronto → Mexico City
$ 687
(fair price: $ 564)



About this information on the cost of living in Ensenada

The information about the cost of living in Ensenada shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Ensenada was updated on 10-11-2024.

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