Which place is cheaper, Mexico City or Uppsala?
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 Uppsala or Mexico City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala or Mexico City, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Uppsala or Mexico City?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Luxury Tours to Sweden, The Best Budget Tours to Sweden, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $179Mexico City $225
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $179, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is $225. 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 Uppsala and Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $101Mexico City $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $202Mexico City $82
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Mexico City
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Mexico City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $22Mexico City $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $73
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$1.15
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Uber Ride$4.04
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
- Shared Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan with transfer: $293
- Mexico City to Guanajuato - Private Transfer with Optional Sightseeing: $286
- Private Transfer Mexico City to San Miguel with Flexible Stops: $240
- Balloon adventure: transfer+breakfast in the cave+guided pyramids: $236
- Private Airport Transfer to Hotel de CDMX (8 to 11 people): $233
- Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan Transfers and Breakfast Included: $233
- Balloon Flight over Teotihuacán with Transfers Included: $228
- Mexico Airport(MEX) to Chignahuapan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $227
- Transfer from Airport to Hotel: $220
- Mexico Airport (MEX) to Ixtapan De La Sal - Round-Trip Transfer: $211
Is it cheaper to fly into Uppsala or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $62Mexico City $46
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$4.50
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Dinner for 2$26
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
- Private Street Food Tour Mexico City - Best rated: $35
- Cable Car, Cultural Spaces, and Traditional Food Tour: $40
- Coyoacan Market Food Tour Urban Eats & Local Legends: $54
- San Juan Market Food Tour Exotic Bites & Flavors: $54
- Tortilla Crawl: Food Tour in Mexico City: $55
- Mexico : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $58
- CDMX Historic Center Food Tour: $58
- Local Markets & Food Tour in Mexico City: $63
- 3 Hours Food Tour Best Vegan Tacos in Mexico City: $64
- 3h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Drinks: $68
- Roma–Condesa: Haute Cuisine and Renowned Restaurants Food Tour: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uppsala $21Mexico City $15
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $206
- Adventure parc: $52
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $105
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $98
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $146
- Self Guided Secrets of Uppsala Exploration Game Tour: $23
- Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $287
- Stockholm: Uppsala Half-Day Swedish Oxford & Cathedral Tour: $29
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $135
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Uppsala : Kayaking or Canoeing Experience: $76
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": $70
- 1 Day Tour to Zacatlán and Chignahuapan from Mexico city: $170
- 100% Private Teotihuacan Tour from Mexico City: $140
- 100% Private Tour in Teotihuacán Pyramids from Mexico City: $120
- 100% private tour in Guadalupe's Basilica with transport: $80
- 100% private tour to hotsprings Tolantongo from Mexico city: $175
- 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
- 3-in-1 Tour: Frida Kahlo Museum, Coyoacan and Xochimilco Small Group: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUppsala $19Mexico 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
- Mexico City Pub Crawl: $26
- The Mexico City Pub Crawl: A real chilango night: $33
- THE MEXICO CITY PUB CRAWL: A real chilango night: $35
- Zona Rosa Pub Crawl Experience: $100
- Distillery Tour and Lucha Libre Spirits and Showdown: $125
- The Mexican Wine Tasting and Pairing: $125
- Mexican Wine Tasting with Food Pairing: $126
- Private Cheese and Wine Tour to Queretaro: $511
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uppsala and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City is more expensive. And not only is Uppsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Uppsala 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 Uppsala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uppsala 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 Uppsala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uppsala Expensive? and Is Mexico City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Mexico City?
Mexico City has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala 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.