Average Vacation Expenses in Mexico

Mexico
0.6%

— value growth in dollar since 2016

A flight down to Mexico, one of the two closest countries on the list, is the second-cheapest of the 20. And once travelers get there, the night is theirs. Dinner and drinks for two runs an average of $37.06, third to China and Czechia on the list. The Mexican Peso has gotten 0.6% less valuable relative to the U.S. dollar since 2016, making that cheap night out even cheaper.

New York (JFK) — Mexico (MEX) $455.40*
Roundtrip, Economy, 1 passenger Flight per 100/km: $10.78
Drinks & Dining $37.06
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant $4.94
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $21.94
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.39
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) $1.37
Imported Beer (11.2 oz small bottle) $2.47
Cappuccino (Regular) $1.95
Groceries $9.55
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) $3.19
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) $1.24
Eggs (12) $1.35
Local Cheese (1 lb) $2.26
Apples (1 lb) $0.81
Banana (1 lb) $0.37
Oranges (1 lb) $0.33
Local transit $1.23
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.41
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) $0.82
Recreation $14.51
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) $10.95
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat $3.56
Shopping $194.89
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) $39.98
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) $32.36
1 Pair of Nike running Shoes (Mid-Range) $65.82
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes $56.73
Accommodation Average $92.56
Hotels $143.12
Airbnb $42.00