Comments on: One month in Mexico – how much it cost us.. https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us Piggy-back ride with A&Z Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:03:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Penny https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-137240 Penny Mon, 26 Feb 2018 17:12:26 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-137240 A "mere" $40 a DAY? I'm looking for the more like $4 per day rate at hostels. I'm couchsurfing waiting for tax refunds of like $500 and hoping that will get into my account by the time I check in to the hostel I've just booked in Roma Norte for $179 a MONTH. (end of March) I've no idea how I'm going to EAT and hope to pay for a return ticket to either France or Ireland on "just" that unless I also do tax returns for previous years and start on the ones in all the countries I'm legal to work in! I had £4,500 in a bank account just wiped out in one fell swoop when a family member whom I was "joint account holder" on that account, simply closed out the account and doesn't seem to CARE if that put me out on the streets. Yeah, I came here over English-teaching jobs and got STUCK when my bag got stolen with my passports, phone, credit cards, wallet, etc, in it in broad daylight in Tijuana on a busy street and for the most part passers-by just WATCHED and even though the police did catch the guys, THEY then confiscated my things for "evidence." Months ago, and everyone I tried to talk to about retrieving my property has since "dropped the ball." I need to get back to France or elsewhere in Europe where even though I'm a licenced Maths teacher in a couple of countries and have a Master's degree I can find live-in work as an Au Pair or something. Mexico has like NONE of that. Hostels that would "hire" you for "work for keep" are just not answering any attempt to contact them or telling me they're "full up." How can you use the words "only" and then the figure following it is well over $1,000?? Sure at one point in my career I could have said a thing like that! A “mere” $40 a DAY? I’m looking for the more like $4 per day rate at hostels. I’m couchsurfing waiting for tax refunds of like $500 and hoping that will get into my account by the time I check in to the hostel I’ve just booked in Roma Norte for $179 a MONTH. (end of March) I’ve no idea how I’m going to EAT and hope to pay for a return ticket to either France or Ireland on “just” that unless I also do tax returns for previous years and start on the ones in all the countries I’m legal to work in! I had £4,500 in a bank account just wiped out in one fell swoop when a family member whom I was “joint account holder” on that account, simply closed out the account and doesn’t seem to CARE if that put me out on the streets. Yeah, I came here over English-teaching jobs and got STUCK when my bag got stolen with my passports, phone, credit cards, wallet, etc, in it in broad daylight in Tijuana on a busy street and for the most part passers-by just WATCHED and even though the police did catch the guys, THEY then confiscated my things for “evidence.” Months ago, and everyone I tried to talk to about retrieving my property has since “dropped the ball.” I need to get back to France or elsewhere in Europe where even though I’m a licenced Maths teacher in a couple of countries and have a Master’s degree I can find live-in work as an Au Pair or something. Mexico has like NONE of that. Hostels that would “hire” you for “work for keep” are just not answering any attempt to contact them or telling me they’re “full up.”
How can you use the words “only” and then the figure following it is well over $1,000?? Sure at one point in my career I could have said a thing like that!

]]> By: 12 Most Popular Posts of 2012! | Backpack Me https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-24929 12 Most Popular Posts of 2012! | Backpack Me Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:54:54 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-24929 [...] 9. One month in Mexico: how much it cost us [...] [...] 9. One month in Mexico: how much it cost us [...]

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-23024 Zara Thu, 19 Sep 2013 12:17:50 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-23024 Hi Julia! We had only booked 3 nights in Cancun, our initial arrival place. We book always the previous night or same day, online and didn't have difficulty finding available places. But we also did some Airbnb stays, not only hostels/hotels. Things do become a bit more expensive over that time of the year, true, but I think there is a lot of offer so, unless it's ridiculously busy, you'll be able to find places to stay at "moderate" prices. Have a great time in Mexico! :) Hi Julia!
We had only booked 3 nights in Cancun, our initial arrival place. We book always the previous night or same day, online and didn’t have difficulty finding available places. But we also did some Airbnb stays, not only hostels/hotels. Things do become a bit more expensive over that time of the year, true, but I think there is a lot of offer so, unless it’s ridiculously busy, you’ll be able to find places to stay at “moderate” prices.
Have a great time in Mexico! :)

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-22904 Zara Sat, 14 Sep 2013 17:49:29 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-22904 Hey Sam! Glad you found the post useful! I think we spent even less in Bolivia - in general, we found the prices to be even more affordable. In fact, Bolivia must have been one of the most affordable countries we spent some time at during our Latin America trip. Ecuador would have been up close, if it wasn't for Galapagos Islands. Xmas and New Years obviously did impact the expenses in Mexico, at least for accommodation, but we did a lot of Airbnb and small guesthouses and there are so many options available, that I don't think it affected the budget too much over all. Hey Sam!
Glad you found the post useful!
I think we spent even less in Bolivia – in general, we found the prices to be even more affordable. In fact, Bolivia must have been one of the most affordable countries we spent some time at during our Latin America trip. Ecuador would have been up close, if it wasn’t for Galapagos Islands.
Xmas and New Years obviously did impact the expenses in Mexico, at least for accommodation, but we did a lot of Airbnb and small guesthouses and there are so many options available, that I don’t think it affected the budget too much over all.

]]> By: Julia https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-22885 Julia Sat, 14 Sep 2013 01:40:48 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-22885 Wow! That sounds amazing! You managed to do it really cheaply:) I'm from Australia, and just after a bit of advice. My boyfriend and I are heading over to Mexico this December for a month. We are flying into Mexico City and out of Cancun (3rd of Jan). We are a bit worried about travelling the Yucatan peninsula over the Christmas and New Years period because we have heard this is the busiest and most expensive time. We will be travelling on a budget so our concerns are about accommodation availability and cost. Did you find it difficult to find accommodation, or had you booked in advance? Also, did you find other things such as buses and tours were more expensive at those times as well?? Wow! That sounds amazing! You managed to do it really cheaply:)
I’m from Australia, and just after a bit of advice. My boyfriend and I are heading over to Mexico this December for a month. We are flying into Mexico City and out of Cancun (3rd of Jan). We are a bit worried about travelling the Yucatan peninsula over the Christmas and New Years period because we have heard this is the busiest and most expensive time. We will be travelling on a budget so our concerns are about accommodation availability and cost. Did you find it difficult to find accommodation, or had you booked in advance? Also, did you find other things such as buses and tours were more expensive at those times as well??

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-22879 Zara Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:42:20 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-22879 Glad you found this useful, Isabel! This is obviously just a reference, because it all depends on a person's "travel style". But over all, with a little bit of care, Mexico is a country that offers incredible value for money to travelers! We surely made the post out of it and plan to be back! Glad you found this useful, Isabel!
This is obviously just a reference, because it all depends on a person’s “travel style”.
But over all, with a little bit of care, Mexico is a country that offers incredible value for money to travelers!
We surely made the post out of it and plan to be back!

]]> By: Sam https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-22571 Sam Thu, 05 Sep 2013 12:17:14 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-22571 Excellent! I love these kinds of posts; super useful, but also very much wanderlust-inducing! We're really looking forward to Mexico, though don't know exactly when we'll get there! We spent a similar amount travelling in Bolivia recently, which looking back is actually a bit surprising considering that you did this over Christmas/New Year, and we were in Bolivia in May/June, when there are no holidays...hmm. Excellent! I love these kinds of posts; super useful, but also very much wanderlust-inducing! We’re really looking forward to Mexico, though don’t know exactly when we’ll get there! We spent a similar amount travelling in Bolivia recently, which looking back is actually a bit surprising considering that you did this over Christmas/New Year, and we were in Bolivia in May/June, when there are no holidays…hmm.

]]> By: Isabel Crouch https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-22570 Isabel Crouch Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:35:25 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-22570 Definitely cheaper than living in London! Very useful post, it's good to know exactly how much you are likely to spend somewhere, no matter how much I plan it never works out the same! Definitely cheaper than living in London! Very useful post, it’s good to know exactly how much you are likely to spend somewhere, no matter how much I plan it never works out the same!

]]> By: Ashray https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-22085 Ashray Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:23:43 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-22085 Well, prepare to get tacoed out :) But hey, Mexico is AWESOME! Well, prepare to get tacoed out :) But hey, Mexico is AWESOME!

]]> By: David @ That Gay Backpacker https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-22071 David @ That Gay Backpacker Thu, 15 Aug 2013 15:01:58 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-22071 After spending all year in SE Asia, I'm a bit noodled out and am seriously considering Mexico as my next stop. This is very useful - thanks! After spending all year in SE Asia, I’m a bit noodled out and am seriously considering Mexico as my next stop. This is very useful – thanks!

]]> By: If I’m not rich and I can travel, so can you! | Backpack Me https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-16807 If I’m not rich and I can travel, so can you! | Backpack Me Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:29:11 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-16807 [...] of the month… that is USD1080 at the end of the year. To put things into perspective, that is more than what it cost me to travel one full month around Mexico! Your choice: Mexico or fancy [...] [...] of the month… that is USD1080 at the end of the year. To put things into perspective, that is more than what it cost me to travel one full month around Mexico! Your choice: Mexico or fancy [...]

]]> By: Programmers, it’s time to pack your bags! | Backpack Me https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-4099 Programmers, it’s time to pack your bags! | Backpack Me Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:25:29 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-4099 [...] done a cost analysis on my stay in Mexico and we got by with just $900/month per [...] [...] done a cost analysis on my stay in Mexico and we got by with just $900/month per [...]

]]> By: Ashray https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-1835 Ashray Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:44:44 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-1835 Hi Kamakhya! Those places sound pretty right for a 2-3 week trip. 3 weeks would be more comfortable than two. Unless you want to relax for a long while at a beach, Isla Mujeres and Cancun would be good for 3 days, Playa del Carmen is a 1 hour bus ride away so you could spend another 2 days there. From there you can head to Tulum, spend another 2-3 days (the ruins there are beautiful!) and then to Chichen Itza, followed by Merida. Palenque is a bit far from there so a slightly longer bus ride. You'll pretty much be following the route we took but to be honest, I would recommend visiting Campeche over Merida. It's a very worthwhile city with a beautiful city center. So yeah, skip Merida and add Campeche. You can browse through our photos of Mexico to see what each of them looked like: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.273376592729933.62781.211349735599286&type=3" title="Our Mexico Photos" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Our Mexico Photos</a> Do please let me know if you have any more questions! I would be happy to help you out! Hi Kamakhya!
Those places sound pretty right for a 2-3 week trip. 3 weeks would be more comfortable than two. Unless you want to relax for a long while at a beach, Isla Mujeres and Cancun would be good for 3 days, Playa del Carmen is a 1 hour bus ride away so you could spend another 2 days there. From there you can head to Tulum, spend another 2-3 days (the ruins there are beautiful!) and then to Chichen Itza, followed by Merida.

Palenque is a bit far from there so a slightly longer bus ride. You’ll pretty much be following the route we took but to be honest, I would recommend visiting Campeche over Merida. It’s a very worthwhile city with a beautiful city center. So yeah, skip Merida and add Campeche. You can browse through our photos of Mexico to see what each of them looked like:

Our Mexico Photos

Do please let me know if you have any more questions! I would be happy to help you out!

]]> By: Kamakhya Mishra https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-1833 Kamakhya Mishra Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:00:28 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-1833 I and my wife are planning a 2-3 week trip in Mexico in early June.I plan to cover Mexico City,Puebla,Oaxaca,Palenque,Merida,Chichen Itza,Tulum,Playa Del Carmen and Isla Mejerues.What places would you recommend from the places that you visited and what would advice to skip given the limited time frame.We want to experience the different aspects of Mexico. I and my wife are planning a 2-3 week trip in Mexico in early June.I plan to cover Mexico City,Puebla,Oaxaca,Palenque,Merida,Chichen Itza,Tulum,Playa Del Carmen and Isla Mejerues.What places would you recommend from the places that you visited and what would advice to skip given the limited time frame.We want to experience the different aspects of Mexico.

]]> By: Zara https://bkpk.me/one-month-in-mexico-how-much-it-cost-us/#comment-1680 Zara Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:49:59 +0000 http://bkpk.me/?p=1008#comment-1680 Hi Holly! We didn't fell unsafe at all, neither around the Mayan Riviera, Chiapas, Oaxaca or even Mexico City. I guess in Mexico City one has to be more carefull in general, like most bit cities anywhere else in the world. But I can't really think of any particular areas we went to that I would avoid or recommend against. I am not saying every area is super safe (only talking about the places we visited, of course) but just keep an eye out in general and you should be fine! Don't let the worries keep you away from enjoying this country to the max! ;) Hi Holly!

We didn’t fell unsafe at all, neither around the Mayan Riviera, Chiapas, Oaxaca or even Mexico City. I guess in Mexico City one has to be more carefull in general, like most bit cities anywhere else in the world. But I can’t really think of any particular areas we went to that I would avoid or recommend against. I am not saying every area is super safe (only talking about the places we visited, of course) but just keep an eye out in general and you should be fine! Don’t let the worries keep you away from enjoying this country to the max! ;)

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