Which place is cheaper, Mexico City or Coimbra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Coimbra or Mexico City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Coimbra or Mexico City? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Coimbra or Mexico City?
Coimbra
Coimbra is located in Central Portugal in the Centro Region. It's the third largest city in the country with about 460,000 people living in the entire region. It is also where you'll find the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the Portuguese speaking world. During the High Middle Ages, Coimbra served as the nation's capital and there are archaeological structures that date back to the Roman era.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Portugal, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Coimbra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCoimbra €138Mexico City €193
The average daily cost (per person) in Coimbra is €138, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is €193. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Coimbra and Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCoimbra €44Mexico City €35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCoimbra €88Mexico City €70
Compare Hotels in Coimbra and Mexico City
Looking for a hotel in Coimbra or Mexico City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Coimbra Hotel Prices and Mexico City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Coimbra €11Mexico City €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Coimbra
Also for Coimbra, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers Aveiro or Coimbra to Lisbon Airport: $156
- Transfer from Lisboa to Coimbra with visit to Fátima Sanctuary, half day: $198
- Private transfer from/to Fatima - Porto, Coimbra or Aveiro: $269
- Private transfer from/to Fátima - Porto, Braga or Guimarães: $209
- Private transfer from Porto Airport to Coimbra: $211
- Private Transfer Coimbra to Aveiro Costa Nova: $293
- Fátima Private Transfer to/from Lisbon: $158
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€0.99
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Uber Ride€3.46
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City
Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Mexico APT-HTL (MEX): $36
- Transfers Airport Hotel CDMX: $154
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $220
- Transfer Premium Mexico International Airport AICM: $47
- Transfer Mexico city Airport - Mexico city Downtown hotels: $18
- Transfer Mexico City Airport to Downtown and Zona Rosa Hotels: $80
- Transfer Airport - Hotel or vice versa: $62
- Transfer Adolfo López Mateos International Airport TLC: $68
- Transfer & assistance one-way from/to Mexico City Airport/hotel: $36
- Toluca to Toluca Int Airport (TLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Toluca to Toluca Airport (TLC) - Departure Private Transfer: $48
- Toluca Int Airport(TLC) to Toluca - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $96
Is it cheaper to fly into Coimbra or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City and Coimbra 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayCoimbra €83Mexico City €39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Erotic Cabaret Show and Dinner: $64
- Bairrada Food Tour: $115
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€11
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Coffee and Snacks€3.85
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Dinner for 2€22
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:
- Mexico City Coyoacan Food Tour & Optional Frida Kahlo Museum: $20
- Cable Car, Cultural Spaces, and Traditional Food Tour: $40
- Veracruz and Boca del Rio Food Tour with Mangroves Boat Trip: $50
- Coyoacan Market Food Tour Urban Eats & Local Legends: $55
- San Juan Market Food Tour Exotic Bites & Flavors: $55
- Tortilla Crawl: Food Tour in Mexico City: $55
- Mexico : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $58
- CDMX Historic Center Food Tour: $59
- Street Food Tour in Mexico with a Local Guide: $61
- Local Markets & Food Tour in Mexico City: $63
- 3 Hours Food Tour Best Vegan Tacos in Mexico City: $65
- 3h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Drinks: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Coimbra €18Mexico City €12
Tours and Activities in Coimbra
For Coimbra, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Coimbra: $249
- An adventure through the Forest and Palace of Bussaco - Coim: $99
- An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã: $88
- Arista Tour - Penacova Windmills and Landscapes (noon): $88
- Aveiro, Barra and Costa Nova | Full-day Private Tour: $227
- Best of Coimbra Private Walking Tour with University Late Visit: $82
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $29
- Buggy Tour in Serra da Lousã 2Hours: $146
- Buracas do Casmilo Private Hiking Tour from Coimbra: $105
- Coimbra - Condeixa: 120-minute Off-road Buggy Adventure: $303
- Coimbra - Condeixa: 240-minute Off-Road Buggy Adventure: $512
- Coimbra - Condeixa: 60-minute Off-road Buggy Adventure: $175
Tours and Activities in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Sabor a Calle": Mexico City Street Food Adventure: $93
- "Teotihuacan direct with breakfast buffet, ticket and guide included": $71
- 1 Day Tour to Zacatlán and Chignahuapan from Mexico city: $200
- 1 day in Puebla and Cholula in private tour from Mexico city: $160
- 100% Private Teotihuacan Tour from Mexico City: $132
- 100% Private Tour in Teotihuacán Pyramids from Mexico City: $120
- 100% private tour in Chapultepec Castle & around (with transport): $77
- 100% private tour in Guadalupe's Basilica with transport: $80
- 100% private tour to hotsprings Tolantongo from Mexico city: $177
- 2026 Azcapotzalco Walking Tour Mexico City Adventure: $140
- 2D: Frida Kahlo Museum(No ticket)-Xochimilco & Cuernavaca - Taxco: $194
- 3 Day Private Culinary Experience in CDMX Beyond Tacos: $300
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCoimbra €12Mexico City €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Coimbra
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Coimbra:
- Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites: $31
- Coimbra Food and Wine Tasting Private Guided Walk: $41
- Bairrada Sommelier Experience Wine Tasting and Lunch: $186
Sample the Local Flavors in Mexico City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mexico City:
- CDMX Pub Crawl: Guided Pub Crawl with Party Games: $24
- The Mexico City Pub Crawl: A real chilango night: $33
- THE MEXICO CITY PUB CRAWL: A real chilango night: $35
- Visit a mead distillery in Tlaxcala: $95
- Zona Rosa Pub Crawl Experience: $100
- Mexican Wine Tasting with Food Pairing: $126
- Distillery Tour and Lucha Libre Spirits and Showdown: $127
- Private Cheese and Wine Tour to Queretaro: $511
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Coimbra and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City is more expensive. And not only is Coimbra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Coimbra is in Europe and Mexico City is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Coimbra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Coimbra and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Mexico City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mexico City than you might in Coimbra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Coimbra Expensive? and Is Mexico City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Coimbra or Mexico City?
Mexico City has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Coimbra. When comparing the sizes of Coimbra and Mexico City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.