Quick answer: Mexico City runs about EUR 60 per day mid-range - noticeably less if you eat local and walk. Cheapest window: March–May.
What things actually cost
| taco al pastor | 0.90 EUR |
| metro ride | 0.30 EUR |
| fresh juice from a market stall | 1.50 EUR |
| Uber 20 minutes | 4-5 EUR |
| craft beer in Roma Norte | 3.50 EUR |
| Frida Kahlo museum entry | about 14 EUR |
Eat well for little
- Tacos al pastor carved off the trompo at El Vilsito or El Huequito - about 0.80-1 EUR per taco, go after 8pm
- Tostadas de atun at Contramarthe famous split-sauce fish and tuna tostadas, expect 25-35 EUR per person and book ahead
- Churros with hot chocolate at El Moroopen since 1935, a plate runs about 4 EUR
- Tostadas Coyoacan inside Mercado de Coyoacanheaping seafood and tinga tostadas for 2-3 EUR each
- Tlacoyos and quesadillas from blue-corn street griddles1-1.50 EUR, pick the stand with a line of locals
Money mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring the altitudethe city sits at 2,240 meters, so take day one slow and drink more water than usual, especially with mezcal
- Hailing taxis on the streetuse Uber or DiDi instead, they are cheap and the safe standard here
- Choosing empty street standsbusy stalls with high turnover are both the tastiest and the safest bet for your stomach
- Leaving Teotihuacan for middaythe pyramids have zero shade, so arrive when gates open at 9am and be done by noon
Transport without the tourist tax
From the airport an authorized taxi or Uber to Roma or Condesa takes 30-45 minutes and costs 8-12 EUR depending on traffic. In town the Metro is a flat 0.30 EUR a ride, and Ubers between neighborhoods run 3-5 EUR; avoid the Metro at rush hour with luggage.
Planning the full trip? Start with the 3-day Mexico City itinerary.