As of November 12, 2026, Colombia is cheaper than Mexico for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $96 in Colombia against $99 in Mexico, a gap of 3.4%. Over the past year Mexico has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+1.4% after inflation, against −14.4%). Mexico carries the lower US advisory (Level 2 against Level 3). Mexico is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Colombia | Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $96 | $99 |
| Lean day | $41 | $44 |
| Comfortable day | $233 | $231 |
| Real change, 12 months | −14.4% | +1.4% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −12.4% | +1.7% |
| Versus 5-year average | −28.3% | −6.3% |
| US advisory | Level 3 · Reconsider travel | Level 2 · Increased caution |
| Ease of travel | 3.9 · Well set up | 4.5 · Effortless |
| Index score | 37 | 59 |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Shoulder months | Jun, Sep | May, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
Mountains, Caribbean coast and coffee country, with a peso that rewards timing.
The catchThe advisory reflects crime and kidnapping risk that is strongly regional. Stick to established routes and never accept drinks from strangers.
A continent's worth of food and landscapes, with a peso that swings hard in both directions.
The catchRisk is intensely regional: several states carry Do Not Travel advisories while the main visitor areas sit at Level 2. Tulum and Los Cabos price in dollars.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.