Which place is cheaper, Mexico City or Cappadocia?
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 Cappadocia or Mexico City?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Mexico City? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Mexico City?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
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 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best 2-Week Tours in Mexico, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Mexico.
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Cappadocia Prices
Turkey PricesMexico City Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Mexico City $212
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Mexico City is $212. 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 Cappadocia and Mexico City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Mexico City $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Mexico City $76
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Mexico City
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia 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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices and Mexico City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Mexico City $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Turkey Transfer from Kayseri Airport/Nevşehir Airport to Goreme: $87
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels (Small Group): $24
- Transfer between Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia Hotels: $107
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia hotels to "Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport": $24
- Shuttle Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to "Kayseri Erkilet Airport": $26
- Shuttle Airport Transfer in Cappadocia: $11
- Red Cappadocia Tour with Hotel transfer, Tickets, Lunch and more!: $60
- Private transfer in SUBURBAN in punta cana and bavaro cap cana: $60
- Private transfer from Nevşehir airport (NAV) to any hotel in Cappadocia: $74
- Private in/out one way Transfer to/from Airport Kayseri: $81
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
- Private Transfers Nevşehir Airport to/from Cappadocia Region: $131
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$1.09
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Uber Ride$3.80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mexico City
Also for Mexico City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Visit with Transfer: $599
- Teotihuacan: Private Balloon Flight with optional Transfer: $293
- Shared Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan with transfer: $274
- Transfer from Mexico City Airport to Puebla: $245
- Private Balloon Flight Over Teotihuacan with Optional Transfer: $243
- CDMX: Fly over Teotihuacan in a hot air balloon, with transfers and breakfast included.: $219
- Private Transfer from Mexico City to Pachuca: $191
- Private Transfer from Pachuca to Mexico City: $191
- San Miguel De Allende City Tour with Transfer from Mexico City: $156
- Private Transfers To San Miguel de Allende: $125
- Six Flags Ticket + Hassle-Free Transfers: $116
- Private Transfer From Juarez Airport: $111
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Mexico City?
Prices for flights to both Mexico City and Cappadocia 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 dayCappadocia $67Mexico City $43
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $40
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment: $47
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $54
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $69
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $69
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $70
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $77
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $78
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $79
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$12
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Coffee and Snacks$4.24
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Dinner for 2$25
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:
- Private Street Food Tour Mexico City - Best rated : $35
- Coyoacán Market Food Tour Urban Eats & Local Legends: $52
- San Juan Market Food Tour Exotic Bites & Flavors: $52
- Art and Food Tour with Lunch: $54
- Tortilla Crawl: Food Tour in Mexico City: $55
- Mexico City Vegan & Veggie Market Explorer plus Cooking Lesson: $55
- Private Half-Day Traditional Markets Street Food Tour in Mexico City: $57
- 3 Hours Food Tour Best Vegan Tacos in Mexico City: $61
- Lunch Food Tour: Taste Mexico like a local: $62
- Old Town Food Tour of 7 Tastings & Secret Dish: $66
- Breakfast Food Tour: Taste Mexico like a local: $68
- Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacan Tacos & Food Tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Mexico City $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.73
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$14
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.78
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.96
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.36
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.42
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Turkish Bath$1.69
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Hot air ballooning$9.80
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Goreme open air museum$0.48
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Bellydancing Show$3.15
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- "Cappadocia ATV Sunrise or Sunset Adventure": $50
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $50
- Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $95
- Highlights of Cappadocia (Mix of Red and Green Private Tour): $169
- Highlights of Cappadocia Tour (Red Tour + Underground City): $42
- Luxury Private Green Tour in Cappadocia: $189
- North Cappadocia ( Red Tour ): $89
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Underground City (Guide & Driver): $22
- Private Full Day Guided Tour Visit to Cappadocia: $169
- Ski Tour in Cappadocia with full stuff: $173
- 1 Day Tour (Cappadocia Red Tour Museum Tickets,Lunch Inculed): $43
- 1 Hour Cappadocia ATV Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Mexico City
For Mexico City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Frida Kahlo Tour with Admission Tickets: $76
- Hiking Tour on the Iztaccíhuatl Volcano from Puebla (private): $176
- Mexico City Tour and Visit Chapultepec Castle. Private service: $180
- Private Tour Teotihuacan Essentials: $140
- Private Tour from your Hotel to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan: $168
- San Andres Mixquic Car Tour Experience: $145
- Sunrise HotAir Balloon Adventure Over Teotihuacan's Pyramids: $160
- "Guided Tour Plus" EN Ruins "TEMPLE MAJOR" with OFFICIAL GUIDES: $33
- 1 Day Hot Air Balloon Tour to the Pyramids in Teotihuacan: $280
- 100% Private Tour in Teotihuacán Pyramids from Mexico City: $95
- 100% private tour in Chapultepec Castle & around (with transport): $72
- 100% private tour in Guadalupe's Basilica with transport: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Mexico City $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $33
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $35
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $113
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour : $119
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $282
Sample the Local Flavors in Mexico City
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mexico City:
- Guided Pub Crawl with Party Games: $23
- Zona Rosa Pub Crawl Experience: $94
- Cavas Freixenet Wine Tour from Mexico City: $222
- Private Cheese and Wine Tour to Queretaro: $479
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Mexico City, we can see that Mexico City is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cappadocia 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 Cappadocia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Mexico City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Mexico City?
Mexico City has a larger population, and is about 1780 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia 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.