Island in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Cost of living in Holbox
How much a month costs in Holbox
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,760–2,750 (MX$32,000–50,000).
Prices in Holbox
Typical 2026 ranges in MXN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MXN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | MX$350–750 | $19–41 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | MX$1,800–4,500 | $99–247 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | MX$100–180 | $5.5–9.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | MX$350–850 | $19–47 |
| Cappuccino | MX$60–100 | $3.3–5.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | MX$60–110 | $3.3–6.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | MX$60–150 | $3.3–8.2 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | MX$200–400 | $11–22 |
Value for money: 40/100
A value score of 40/100 means Holbox gives more quality of life per dollar than 39% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 71/100. It's the 30th most affordable of 38 places we cover in Mexico.
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Cost of living across Mexico
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| San Cristóbal de las Casas | $988–1,540 | 70/100 |
| Guanajuato | $988–1,540 | 83/100 |
| Mazunte | $988–1,540 | 80/100 |
| Valladolid | $1,100–1,650 | 72/100 |
| Puebla | $1,100–1,760 | 71/100 |
| Acapulco | $1,100–1,760 | 42/100 |
| Mazatlán | $1,320–2,090 | 52/100 |
| Querétaro | $1,320–2,090 | 64/100 |
| Ajijic | $1,320–2,090 | 66/100 |
| Bacalar | $1,370–2,200 | 58/100 |
| La Paz | $1,430–2,200 | 55/100 |
| Tijuana | $1,430–2,200 | 51/100 |
| Oaxaca | $1,430–2,310 | 41/100 |
| Puerto Escondido | $1,430–2,310 | 36/100 |
| Guadalajara | $1,480–2,310 | 37/100 |
| Mérida | $1,480–2,310 | 52/100 |
| Monterrey | $1,540–2,470 | 43/100 |
| Cozumel | $1,650–2,640 | 44/100 |
| Isla Mujeres | $1,650–2,640 | 43/100 |
| Puerto Morelos | $1,650–2,640 | 42/100 |
| Todos Santos | $1,650–2,640 | 43/100 |
| Holbox | $1,760–2,750 | 40/100 |
| San Miguel de Allende | $1,760–2,850 | 43/100 |
| Sayulita | $1,870–3,020 | 26/100 |
| Mexico City | $1,920–3,020 | 24/100 |
| Cancún | $1,920–3,020 | 23/100 |
| Puerto Vallarta | $1,920–3,020 | 20/100 |
| Playa del Carmen | $2,090–3,290 | 20/100 |
| Tulum | $2,310–3,840 | 11/100 |
| Cabo San Lucas | $2,470–4,120 | 12/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Holbox
Similar safety, lower cost, in Mexico & Central America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Ometepe | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| León | Nicaragua | $679–1,140 |
| Guanajuato | Mexico | $988–1,540 |
| Granada | Nicaragua | $815–1,360 |
| Utila | Honduras | $894–1,420 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Holbox?
About $988–1,430 on a lean budget, $1,760–2,750 for a comfortable month and $3,840–6,590 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Holbox?
A local meal is MX$100–180 ($5.5–9.9); a mid-range restaurant is MX$350–850 ($19–47) per person.
Is Mexico expensive?
Prices in Mexico are about 54% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
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