Should you visit Amsterdam or Mexico City?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Mexico City, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital, and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. There are over one million residents in the metro area. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that criss cross across the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The architecture, bridges, and cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the largest and most populated cities in the world. There are an estimated 26 million people living in the greater Mexico City metropolitan area. The area is about 60 kilometers by 40 kilometers and is surrounded by tall mountains and volcanoes on three sides. Mexico City proper has about 8.8 million people and is the capital of the country. More than a third of the country's economy is based here, making it the wealthiest city in all of Latin America.
Which city is cheaper, Mexico City or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €133, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is €116. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Amsterdam and Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Amsterdam is about €154 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €38 in Mexico City For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
In Amsterdam travelers spend around €33 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
While meal prices in Mexico City can vary, the average travelers spends about €16 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Mexico City should cost around €6.40 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Mexico City is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
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Food
Meals for one day
Amsterdam €33
Mexico City €16
Typical Food prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
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Live online cooking class from Classic European 2-course meal:
$23
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Three course lunch/dinner voucher:
$42
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Withlocals the 10 Tastings: Amsterdam's Favourite Private Food Tour with a Local:
$50
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Private Pizza Canal Cruise Amsterdam:
$62
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Dinner with an Amsterdam artist on the river:
$62
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Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café:
$63
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Amsterdam Small Group Food Tour:
$69
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Food Tour in the Albert Cuyp Market Amsterdam:
$73
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Delicious Dutch Dinner in an Amsterdam Canalhouse:
$75
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The Pizzaboat Amsterdam Min. 8 pax:
$75
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Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner:
$76
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Joy of Life - Bistro Dinner on an Amsterdam Canal:
$84
Typical Food prices in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two
€9.37
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Coffee and Snacks
€3.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Traveling Spoon Mexican Tacos and Tortillas Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Withlocals The 10 Tastings: Mexico City Private Food Tour:
$60
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Private Contemporary Mexican Cooking Class Inspired by Family Recipes:
$68
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Mexico City Private Traditional Pre-Hispanic Cooking Class:
$83
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Private Mexican Cooking Lesson in a Coyoacan Apartment:
$86
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Wrestling show and a Mexican dinner:
$101
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Private Market Tour and Authentic Mexican Cooking Class with a Local in Coyoacan:
$105
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Mexican Cooking Lesson in a Local Home:
$106
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Authentic Mexican Cooking Lesson With a Gastronomic Historian in Mexico City:
$109
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Taco Night Private Food Tour in Mexico City:
$112
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Traditional Mexican Cooking Class in a Beautiful Home:
$119
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Private Market Tour and Hands-On Home Cooking With a Local in Mexico City:
$123
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Amsterdam is €16 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Mexico City's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €7.45 per person, per day on transportation in Mexico City.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
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VIP Local Transfer inside Amsterdam:
$81
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VIP Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer:
$67
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VIP Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer:
$61
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Ultra - Amsterdam Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Amsterdam City Centre:
$9.55
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Ultra - Amsterdam Private Transfer from City Centre to Amsterdam Cruise Port:
$9.55
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Ultra - Amsterdam Private Airport Transfer City Center to Schiphol Airport AMS:
$73
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Amsterdam City to Airport:
$34
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Transfer in Private Minivan from Amsterdam City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
$46
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Taxi Transfer from cruise port terminal in Amsterdam to hotel in Amsterdam:
$56
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Schiphol Airport Transfer - Amsterdam City Center:
$135
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Roundtrip Transfer Schiphol - Amsterdam:
$104
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Roundtrip Private Transfer Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam:
$101
Typical Local Transportation prices in Mexico City
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Mexico City:
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Metro
€0.85
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Uber Ride
€2.97
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City
Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Departure Private Transfer Mexico City to Mexico City Airport MEX in an SUV:
$100
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Departure Private Transfers: Mexico City to Mexico Airport MEX in Business Car:
$63
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Departure Private Transfers: Mexico City to Mexico Airport MEX in Luxury SUV:
$64
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Departure Private Transfers: Mexico City to Mexico Airport MEX in Luxury Van:
$67
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Departure Shared Transfer to Mexico City Airport:
$28
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Mexico Airport Transfers : Mexico City to Mexico Airport MEX in Business Car:
$60
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Mexico Airport Transfers : Mexico City to Mexico Airport MEX in Luxury SUV:
$67
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Mexico Airport Transfers : Mexico City to Mexico Airport MEX in Luxury Van:
$67
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Mexico City - Mexico City International Airport(MEX) -Private Departure Transfer:
$44
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Mexico City Airport Round Shared Transfer:
$66
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Private Airport Transfer between Chiang Mai to/from Chiang Rai:
$156
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Private Airport Transfer: B. Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Mexico City:
$27
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City and Amsterdam change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Entertainment
Amsterdam's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €30 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Mexico City can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €8.57 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1 hour Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab:
$87
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1,5 hours Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour:
$174
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1.5 Hour Walking Tour of Amsterdam’s Red Light District with a Local:
$41
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1.5-hour Amsterdam Bubbly Bike tour:
$757
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2 Hours Private Walking Tour of the Highlights of Amsterdam:
$81
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2 hours Amsterdam City Tour in Pedicab:
$162
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2-Day Nightclub Admission Ticket: Best Nightlife in Amsterdam:
$13
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2-Hour Private Anne Frank Walking Tour with Drink:
$162
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2-Hour Private Custom Amsterdam Walking Tour With A Local Guide:
$70
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2-Hour Private Walking Tour:
$306
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2-Hour Semi Private All-Inclusive Cruise on our Boutique Style boats:
$79
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2.5 hours Amsterdam Pedicab Tour:
$249
Tours and Activities in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal Tour and Tasting:
$20
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Customizable Tour with a Private Guide:
$25
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Tickets to Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Museum Skip The Line FREE CANCELATION:
$25
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Full-Day City Tour with Anthropology Museum:
$27
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Mexico City Tour with Anthropology Museum entrance fee included:
$27
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Tickets & Transport to Frida Kahlo's Museum & Diego Rivera's Studio:
$28
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Private tour to Anthropology Museum:
$29
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Xochimilco & Coyoacan Full-Day Tour with Frida Kahlo Museum:
$32
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Teotihuacan + Basilica de Guadalupe + Tlatelolco Tour!:
$34
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Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco All-Inclusive Tour:
$35
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Full City Tour/español-ingles:
$36
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From Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine Day Tour:
$36
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Amsterdam may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €19 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Mexico City spend on average €12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Distillery Tour & Tasting:
$22
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Amsterdam Bar Crawl:
$27
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Amsterdam Shared Bar Crawl:
$31
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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and pub tour:
$61
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4 hour Amsterdam Brewery Tour:
$81
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High Class Culinary Lunch in Amsterdam - Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$102
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Drew's 3-Hour Amsterdam Brewery and Bar Tour to Top Rated Bars:
$106
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Discover 3 gastronomic restaurants in Amsterdam - self-guided food & wine tour:
$129
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Experience 4 Culinary Restaurants in Amsterdam Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$152
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Amsterdam Bachelor Party Bar Crawl:
$488
Sample the Local Flavors in Mexico City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mexico City:
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Full-Day Peña de Bernal Wine Tours:
$220
When comparing the travel costs between Amsterdam and Mexico City, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amsterdam is in Europe and Mexico City is in North America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
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