Should you visit Berlin or Mexico City?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin 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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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 Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €110, 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 Berlin and Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Berlin can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €51, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €102.
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 Berlin travelers spend around €41 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
Berlin €41
Mexico City €16
Typical Food prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$16
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English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte:
$25
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour New To Berlin:
$40
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Dinner Cruise – “This is the CHEF talking”:
$49
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Berlin Kreuzberg - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Mitte - Food Tour:
$53
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Berlin Food Tour:
$55
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Withlocals 10 Tastings: Covid-19 Regulated Private Food Tour:
$57
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History Bites: The Berlin History and Food Tour:
$61
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Berlin Dinner Cruise.:
$61
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Fun Dinner and Dancing by Gaiety in Berlin:
$84
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Vegan Food Tour Experience in Berlin:
$87
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
€9.41
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Coffee and Snacks
€3.32
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
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Berlin than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €14 on transportation in Berlin on average per day.
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 €7.49 per person, per day on transportation in Mexico City.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket
€1.40
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Bahn Ticket
€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride
€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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VIP transfer from Berlin to Warsaw - Mercedes E-Class with private driver:
$703
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VIP transfer from Berlin to Munich - Mercedes E-Class with private driver:
$1,359
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Transfer from Berlin to Munich: Private sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$355
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Transfer from Berlin Tegel Airport to Berlin city (any hotel or address):
$32
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Transfer from Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) to Berlin city Hotels - ROUND TRIP:
$63
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Transfer from Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) to Berlin city Hotels - ROUND TRIP:
$83
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Transfer by Private Vehicle from Hotel in Berlin to Schoenefeld Airport:
$125
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Transfer Berlin-Prague or Prague-Berlin, with optional 2 hours visit to Dresden:
$740
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Round Trip Tegel Airport (TXL) Transfer to Berlin City Center:
$48
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Round Trip Schönefeld Airport (SXF) Transfer to Berlin City Center:
$71
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Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with stops at Potsdam + Sanssouci Palace:
$266
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Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop:
$266
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
€2.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City
Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Business Transfer from Mexico City Airport (MEX) to Mexico City Center:
$158
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Private Business Transfer from Mexico City Center to Mexico City Airport (MEX):
$158
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Private Airport Transfer between Chiang Mai to/from Chiang Rai:
$156
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Private Departure Transfer from Mexico City hotels to Mexico City airport:
$103
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Departure Private Transfer Mexico City to Mexico City Airport MEX in an SUV:
$100
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Private Departure Transfer Mexico City to Mexico City Airport:
$88
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Sedan Car Private MX Airport Transfer:
$84
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Private Round Transfer from Mexico City Airport:
$74
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Mexico Airport Transfers : Mexico City to Mexico Airport MEX in Luxury Van:
$67
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Mexico Airport Transfers : Mexico City to Mexico Airport MEX in Luxury SUV:
$67
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Departure Private Transfers: Mexico City to Mexico Airport MEX in Luxury Van:
$67
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Mexico City Airport Round Shared Transfer:
$66
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City and Berlin 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
Sightseeing expenses in Berlin, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €18 per day, per person.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Mexico City can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €8.61 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Typical Entertainment prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
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1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin:
$47
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2 Hour Berlin Small Group Segway Tour:
$65
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2 Hours Private Custom Berlin Tour With A Local Guide:
$70
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2 hour 15 min Berlin Wall Self Drive Trabant Tour:
$106
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2-Hour Island Landscapes Boattour from Berlin:
$20
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2-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin:
$66
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2.5-Hour Berlin Center Boat Cruise on the River Spree:
$31
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2.5-Hour Berlin City Tour of Famous Attractions by Minibus:
$51
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2.5-Hour Berlin Wall and Memorial Sites Walking Tour:
$23
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2h Berlin Discovery Tour in an Vintage Volkswagen Beetle:
$81
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3 Hours Segway Discovery Tour Berlin:
$93
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3 hours Berlin 100% Personalized City Tour:
$58
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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15-Day Trip in Mexico: North 2 South Adventures:
$1,553
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2 Days Private Guided Tour: City of the Gods, Xochimilco:
$192
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6-Night Best of Central Mexico Tour: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Taxco, Cuernavaca and Puebla from Mexico City:
$575
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7 Day-Monarch Butterfly Ecofriendly Tour in Mexico:
$2,369
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8-Day Best of Mexico Tour: Mexico City to Cancun:
$1,475
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Afternoon Private Tour: Teotihuacan:
$132
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Amazing 5 day Cycling & Adventure trip in Veracruz with NOMAD Adventures:
$2,254
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Anthropology Museum Teotihuacan Pyramids and Mexico City Private Tour:
$221
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Artist Studio Tour in Mexico City:
$140
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Atvforestal Special 2 to 3 hour Tour (2 Atv´s, 2 Riders):
$270
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Best of Mexico City Private Tour:
$129
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Buenos Aires by Night Private City Tour with Tango Show:
$190
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Berlin, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €13.
Typically, people visiting Mexico City spend on average €12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Typical Alcohol prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Berlin Pub Crawl And Night Life Tour:
$15
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#1 Berlin Pub Crawl:
$25
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Sean's Wine Tasting Events:
$66
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Welcome to Berlin tour! Sightseeing, souvenirs and visit of a German brewery:
$236
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 Berlin and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City 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 Berlin 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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