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Cancun
Aline Mendoza
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

Cancun

Mexico
from $45/day
Mexico City
Jezael Melgoza
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

Mexico City

Mexico
from $34/day
vs
Mexico Cityis 24% cheaper Dorms avg $‍17/night vs $‍20/night.
Quick Verdict
Best For…
Traveler type
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Cancun
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico City
Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 7.6 rating
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22 hostels, avg 8.9 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $60/night
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Private rooms avg $67/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $3.92, dorms avg $30
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Coffee $4.03, dorms avg $21
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $3.00, 15 hostels
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Beer $3.50, 22 hostels
First-time Europer
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0 attractions
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26 attractions

Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
TierπŸ‡²πŸ‡½ CancunπŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico CityYou Save / day
brokepackr
Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities
$‍45$‍34
cheaper
$11/day
backpackr
Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants
$55
cheaper
$58
$3/day
flashpackr
Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours
$100$98
cheaper
$2/day

Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve


Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
ItemπŸ‡²πŸ‡½ CancunπŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico City
πŸ₯™Street food meal
Local market, street stall
$‍6
49% less
$‍11.67
🍽️Mid-range meal
Sit-down restaurant, one person
$‍18
35% less
$‍27.73
🍺Beer (local draft)
500ml at a bar
$‍3.50$‍3.50
β˜•Coffee
Espresso or flat white
$‍3
26% less
$‍4.03
πŸš‡Single metro / bus
Standard single ticket
$‍0.70$‍0.35
50% less

Brokepackr Deal Indexβ„’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

Cancun

Mexico

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMezcal Boutique Hotel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$‍17/night
Total hostels15
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½

Mexico City

Mexico

34
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ„’
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Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night). Strong hostel scene (22 hostels).

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelLa Selva Hostel (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$‍20/night
Total hostels22

Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Cancun
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico City
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)

Flights
Getting There

City to City
Getting Between Cancun & Mexico City

Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Cancun
28Β°C
High
/
24Β°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico City
25Β°C
High
/
10Β°C
Low
🌧 Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

Things To Do
Top Attractions
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Cancun

No attraction data

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico City
1. Casa de CarranzaFree
2. AhuizotlFree
3. C47 - El MexicanoFree
4. Estatua del General Vicente GuerreroFree
5. IzcΓ³atlFree

Common Questions
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