Which place is cheaper, Mexico City or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Mexico City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor 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: Luxor or Mexico City?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Luxor Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLuxor $31Mexico City $231
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $31, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is $231. 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 Luxor and Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $10Mexico City $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $20Mexico City $84
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Mexico City
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Mexico City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.28Mexico City $13
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- shared Transfer : Luxor to Hurghada: $205
- private transfer one way from Luxor to Hurghada: $75
- private transfer from Luxor to Aswan by private Vehicle or Retuen: $85
- private Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $85
- luxor to Marsa Alam-or vice ( Private Transfer ): $105
- Transfers from Luxor Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise: $40
- Transfer from luxor to Aswan passing by Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples (Optional): $90
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $187
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $67
- Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada: $75
- Transfer from Luxor to Aswan: $69
- Transfer from Luxor airport to Luxor hotels: $11
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$1.18
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Uber Ride$4.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City
Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Aguascalientes Airport (AGU) to Aguascalientes - Arrival Transfer: $42
- Aguascalientes to Aguascalientes Airport (AGU) Departure Transfer: $42
- Aguascalientes to Guanajuato Airport (BJX) - Departure Transfer: $100
- Airport Transfer: Mexico Airport MEX to Mexico by Business Car: $89
- Airport Transfer: Mexico Airport MEX to Mexico by Luxury SUV: $100
- Airport Transfer: Mexico to Mexico Airport MEX by Business Car: $89
- Airport Transfer: Mexico to Mexico Airport MEX by Luxury SUV: $100
- Airport Transfer: Mexico to Mexico Airport NLU by Luxury SUV: $201
- Arrival Private Transfer Mexico City Airport MEX to Mexico by Car: $93
- Arrival Private Transfer Mexico City Airport MEX to Mexico by SUV: $130
- Arrival Transfer: Airport MEX to Mexico City by Business Car: $89
- Arrival Transfer: Mexico Airport MEX to Mexico by Luxury SUV: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $15Mexico City $47
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Luxury Nile Sunset Felucca Sail | Private Dinner - Hotel Transfer: $15
- Sunset Felucca on the Nile in Luxor with Optional Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Luxor West Bank By Night and Alabaster Museum Tour with Dinner: $30
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Nile River Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Luxor (private Tour): $44
- Experience Egyptian cooking at Luxor Farm: $45
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- 3-Hour Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $50
- Private Luxor Temple Night Tour with Sunset Felucca & Dinner: $55
- Private Romantic Dinner with Fallucca Sail boat on the Nile Luxor: $70
- Luxor East Bank Private Experience with Authentic Cooking Class: $80
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$13
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Coffee and Snacks$4.61
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Dinner for 2$27
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:
- Street Food Tour Mexico City (Saturday): $20
- Mexico City Coyoacan Food Tour & Optional Frida Kahlo Museum: $20
- Private Street Food Tour Mexico City - Best rated: $35
- Cable Car, Cultural Spaces, and Traditional Food Tour: $40
- Veracruz and Boca del Rio Food Tour with Mangroves Boat Trip: $50
- Virtual Mexican Cooking Class (private and personalized): $50
- Tortilla Crawl: Food Tour in Mexico City: $55
- San Juan Market Food Tour Exotic Bites & Flavors: $56
- Coyoacan Market Food Tour Urban Eats & Local Legends: $56
- Mexico : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $58
- Street Food Tour in Mexico with a Local Guide: $62
- Local Markets & Food Tour in Mexico City: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $9.72Mexico City $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.53
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.56
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Camel Ride for Two$1.18
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (2 nights / 3 days )Nile cruise from Luxor to aswan: $300
- (Private) Half Day Tour Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples: $13
- 1-Day Day Tour from Temples of Luxor to Aswan: $179
- 2 Day Luxor Private Tour East and West Banks: $39
- 2 Day Trip West Bank & East Bank, Luxor Highlights Tours & Hotel: $210
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Discover Egyptian Civilization of the West Bank: $178
- 2 Days Luxor Tour Including king's Valley, and Artisans Valley: $99
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour: $190
- 2 Days Private Luxor Tour with Lunch And Stay &Felucca ride: $249
- 2 Days Private Tour Karnak & Luxor Temples, and Luxor West bank: $101
- 2 Days Private Tour luxor: $45
- 2 Days Tour in Luxor Including Hot Air Balloon Ride: $99
Tours and Activities in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Mexico City Self-Guided Tour: Historic Center & Beyond: $3.55
- MUCHO Museum of Chocolate Entrance Ticket: $4.65
- Mexico City Historic Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.00
- Mexico City Self-Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- A Tour through the Guadalupe Basilica Grounds: $6.04
- Mexico City Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo Exploration Game and Tour: $6.04
- Mexico City Walking Tour 2h40 and 24 audio reviews: $7.31
- Hidden Gems of Exploration Game and Tour: $7.42
- Mexico City Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $7.70
- Mexico City Jewish History Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour: $7.75
- Mexico City Self-Guided Walking Tour Aztec Legacy Audio and Quiz: $8.31
- Night City Tour in a Double Decker Bus: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $2.91Mexico City $20
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
- Make Your Own Tequila or Mezcal with Distillery and Cocktails: $97
- Zona Rosa Pub Crawl Experience: $100
- Mexican Wine Tasting with Food Pairing: $126
- The Mexican Wine Tasting and Pairing: $130
- Full Day Harvest Season Wine Tour & Grape Stomping Tequisquiapan: $136
- Private Cheese and Wine Tour to Queretaro: $511
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Mexico City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Mexico City?
Mexico City has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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.
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