Campecheis 34% cheaper — BDI "Fair" (43/10) vs Port Elizabeth "Pricey" (36/10). Dorms avg $15/night vs $15/night.
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇲🇽 Campeche | 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $21 cheaper | $32 | $11/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $32 cheaper | $50 | $18/day |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $57 cheaper | $75 | $18/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇲🇽 Campeche | 🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $5.64 48% less | $10.79 |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $11.43 46% less | $20.98 |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $2.09 23% less | $2.70 |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $2.57 | $2.10 18% less |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.49 59% less | $1.20 |
| 🎫24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | $1.50 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Campeche
Mexico
43
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $15/night). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMelisa Hostal (8.2)
Annual dorm avg$15/night
Total hostels3
🇿🇦▼
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
36
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Higher dorm prices (avg $15/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelRiverfront Backpackers (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$15/night
Total hostels5
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇲🇽 Campeche
🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
No data
🇺🇸 US
Visa Free (180d)
No data
🇬🇧 UK
Visa Free (180d)
No data
🇦🇺 Australia
Visa Free (180d)
No data
🇨🇦 Canada
Visa Free (180d)
No data
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Campeche & Port Elizabeth
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
°C · mm
🇲🇽 Campeche
34°C
High
/
23°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 26mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth
No weather data
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇲🇽 Campeche
1. Monumental FlagFree
2. Casa 6Free
3. Letters of CampecheFree
4. Light and sound showFree
5. Monumento a Justo Sierra MéndezFree
🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth
No attraction data
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