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

Isla Mujeres travel budget

Isla Mujeres: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Isla Mujeres

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

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

Cost of living in Isla Mujeres compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Isla Mujeres in 2024 is 32% 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 Isla Mujeres in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Isla Mujeres by expense type

Restaurant budget in Isla Mujeres

Lunch

$ 10/person
($ 5.9 to $ 15)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
($ 13 to $ 58)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 6.5/person
($ 4.8 to $ 10)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.9)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 5.4)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.5 to $ 5.7)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Isla Mujeres

1-star hotel

$ 129/night
($ 30 to $ 570)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 103/night
($ 25 to $ 746)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 34 to $ 881)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 408/night
($ 87 to $ 1305)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 653/night
($ 171 to $ 1338)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 124/month
($ 26 to $ 571)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 276/month
($ 33 to $ 1403)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 223/month
($ 26 to $ 858)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 131/month
($ 42 to $ 699)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 262/month
($ 35 to $ 1228)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Isla Mujeres

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 4.8)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.2/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 20)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 7.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.8)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.3 to $ 2)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Isla Mujeres

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.3/km
($ 0.5 to $ 3)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.4
($ 2 to $ 5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Isla Mujeres

Cinema

$ 4.4/ticket
($ 2 to $ 10)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Isla Mujeres

Cigarettes

$ 3.8/pack
($ 3.4 to $ 4.2)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 47
($ 21 to $ 100)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 43
($ 17 to $ 100)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Mexico City

$ 492
(fair price: $ 435)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 331
(fair price: $ 289)

Chicago → Mexico City

$ 336
(fair price: $ 284)

Montreal → Mexico City

$ 715
(fair price: $ 609)

Sydney → Mexico City

$ 1493
(fair price: $ 1347)

Toronto → Mexico City

$ 687
(fair price: $ 564)