Which place is cheaper, Terre-de-Haut or Mexico City?
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 Mexico City or Terre-de-Haut?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Mexico City or Terre-de-Haut? 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: Mexico City or Terre-de-Haut?
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.
Terre-de-Haut
Les Saintes (also known as Iles des Saintes) is a small archipelago of Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islands here are best known for their tropical beauty, untouched beaches, and bayside villages. Only two of the nine are inhabited.
Terre-de-Haut of Les Saintes is the most popular island to visit. It is known for the Pain de Sucre, a small bay lined with coconut trees and an ideal location for snorkeling, in addition to white sandy beaches like the Plage de Pompierre. There is also a nineteenth-century fort which can be reached on foot for striking views of the surrounding area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Mexico City Prices
Mexico PricesTerre-de-Haut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMexico City $231Terre-de-Haut $201
The average daily cost (per person) in Mexico City is $231, while the average daily cost in Terre-de-Haut is $201. 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 Mexico City and Terre-de-Haut in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMexico City $42Terre-de-Haut $79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMexico City $84Terre-de-Haut $158
Compare Hotels in Mexico City and Terre-de-Haut
Looking for a hotel in Mexico City or Terre-de-Haut? 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: Mexico City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mexico City $13Terre-de-Haut $51
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:
- Teotihuacan: Private Balloon Flight with optional Transfer: $1,436
- Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Visit with Transfer: $842
- Mexico City to Guanajuato - Private Transfer with Optional Sightseeing: $293
- Shared Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan with transfer: $293
- Balloon adventure: transfer+breakfast in the cave+guided pyramids: $245
- Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan Transfers and Breakfast Included: $242
- Mexico Airport(MEX) to Chignahuapan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $233
- Balloon Flight over Teotihuacán with Transfers Included: $228
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $220
- Mexico Airport (MEX) to Ixtapan De La Sal - Round-Trip Transfer: $216
- Luxury Airport Transfer: $209
- Mexico City Private Transfer to or from Airport: $203
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Terre-de-Haut
Also for Terre-de-Haut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Service DE Transfer Airport Hotels: $142
- Private Transfer from Deshaies or Trois Riviers to Pointe a Pitre Airport by SUV: $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Mexico City or Terre-de-Haut?
Prices for flights to both Terre-de-Haut and Mexico City 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 dayMexico City $47Terre-de-Haut $90
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.Mexico City $15Terre-de-Haut $23
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
- 1 Day Tour to Zacatlán and Chignahuapan from Mexico city: $160
- 100% Private Teotihuacan Tour from Mexico City + Guadalupe Shrine: $163
- 100% Private Tour in Teotihuacán Pyramids from Mexico City: $120
- 100% private tour in Chapultepec Castle & around (with transport): $78
- 100% private tour in Guadalupe's Basilica with transport: $80
- 100% private tour to hotsprings Tolantongo from Mexico city: $181
- 2 hours Private Gastronomic Tour in Mexico city (NEW TOUR!): $55
- 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
- 3-Hour Private Archaeological Walking Tour in Mexico with ATV: $165
Tours and Activities in Terre-de-Haut
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Terre-de-Haut.
- Boat Tour with Lunch in the Water in Guadeloupe Lagoon: $137
- Guided Kayaking Tour of the Mitan Pond and its Mangrove: $42
- Les Saintes: Boat Tour in One of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World: $162
- Mangrove Boat Tour Small Group Guadeloupe: $119
- Private French Caribbean Rum Tour with Tastings: $187
- Small Day Cruise (Ilet caret, mangrove, coral reef: $111
- Walking Tour: Death in Paradise & Honoré Police Station Set Entry: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMexico City $20Terre-de-Haut $51
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Terre-de-Haut
Also in Terre-de-Haut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère: $11
When comparing the travel costs between Mexico City and Terre-de-Haut, 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 Mexico City is in North America and Terre-de-Haut is in Caribbean Islands, 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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mexico City Expensive? and Is Terre-de-Haut Expensive?.
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.