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Cheap Oaxaca: real prices (2026)

Oaxaca on a budget: what travellers and locals actually pay in Oaxaca. Ranges in MXN with an approximate euro equivalent. Use them to haggle and to spot when you're being overcharged.

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Free · in your currency · in English, Spanish and French · Approx. rate: 1 € ≈ 21.5 MXN

Food & drink

Item or serviceUsual price≈ euros
Water 1.5 L (shop)Local shop15–20 MXN0.7–0.93 €
TlayudaSimple restaurant60–120 MXN2.79–5.58 €
Mezcal tastingTourist area100–250 MXN4.65–12 €

Transport

Item or serviceUsual price≈ euros
Short taxi ridePrice agreed beforehand50–100 MXN2.33–4.65 €

Tours & activities

Item or serviceUsual price≈ euros
Hierve el Agua tripBooked on the spot (local agency) · See online400–700 MXN19–33 €

Cheapest things in Oaxaca

Local prices for the cheapest essentials in Oaxaca, to travel on a budget:

Cheap tours in Oaxaca

Where to eat cheap in Oaxaca

Cheap transport in Oaxaca

Tips to travel cheap in Oaxaca

  1. Always pay in MXN: paying in euros or dollars usually costs more.
  2. Ask and agree the price before getting in a taxi or starting a tour.
  3. Eat where locals eat, away from the most touristy streets.
  4. Compare tours at several agencies or book online at a fixed price.
  5. Before paying, check on YourLocalPrice whether the price is fair.

Common scams in Oaxaca

Taxis without a fixed priceTaxis don't use meters: ask your hotel for the price and agree it before getting in.

FAQ

Is Oaxaca cheap?

Yes, Oaxaca is cheap if you pay local prices: water 1.5 l (shop) 15–20 MXN, short taxi ride 50–100 MXN. Visitors who don't know the prices often pay 2 to 5 times more.

How much money do I need per day in Oaxaca?

Excluding accommodation, at local prices you can get by in Oaxaca on about 11–32 € (235–680 MXN) a day for food, water and transport.

What are the cheapest tours in Oaxaca?

Some of the most popular ones and their local price: Hierve el Agua trip (400–700 MXN).

Where can I eat cheap in Oaxaca?

At street stalls and simple restaurants in Oaxaca: Water 1.5 L (shop) (15–20 MXN), Tlayuda (60–120 MXN), Mezcal tasting (100–250 MXN).

How much is a bottle of water in Oaxaca?

In a shop in Oaxaca, a 1.5 L bottle usually costs 15–20 MXN.

How much should a taxi cost in Oaxaca?

A short ride in Oaxaca costs 50–100 MXN (price agreed beforehand). Ask for the meter or agree the price before getting in.

How do I avoid being overcharged in Oaxaca?

Check the usual price before paying, always agree the price upfront and use the YourLocalPrice checker: type what they're asking and it tells you instantly if it's fair.

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