Mexico City pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Mexico City

Median prices travelers actually see in Mexico City, in local MXN and US dollars (updated 2023-04-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.

Typical prices in Mexico City by category

CategoryTypical (MXN)Typical (USD)
Food200.00 MXN$11.45
Attractions48.00 MXN$2.76
Lodging1,400.00 MXN$81.00
Drink100.00 MXN$5.77

What things cost in Mexico City

ItemPrice
Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo · admission40.00 MXN · $2.29
general admission Th-Sa M20.00 MXN · $1.15
Beer50.00 MXN · $2.86
including main dish coffee juice200.00 MXN · $11.62
breakfast packages coffee from M30.00 MXN · $1.72
soda and dessert47.00 MXN · $2.73
El Hijo del Cuervo · drink7.00 MXN · $0.40
Krystal Grand Suites Insurgentes 1991 · stay2,000.00 MXN · $111.00
Lunch40.00 MXN · $2.32
dish and go50.00 MXN · $2.90
Meal50.00 MXN · $2.90
Café Ruta de la Seda · meal20.00 MXN · $1.15
offered to travelers for M90.00 MXN · $5.15

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexico City expensive for travelers?
Mexico City prices below show typical (median) costs by category in MXN and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
How much does food cost in Mexico City?
See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Mexico City.

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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.

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