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Mexico’s Independence Day Costs Jump 17% as Trade Groups See 37.5 Billion-Peso Spend

With most families celebrating at home, higher food prices will strain household budgets.

Overview

  • Anpec reports a 17% year-over-year rise in celebration costs, estimating about 7,000 pesos to host 10 people at home versus 6,000 last year.
  • Its itemized examples include pozole at 2,000 pesos, drinks at 2,800–3,000, and a six-song mariachi set at 3,600 pesos after a 20% increase, while a night out can reach 1,400 pesos per person.
  • For those attending public events, Anpec projects a family outlay of roughly 5,800 pesos to visit the Zócalo, about 16% more than in 2024.
  • Concanaco forecasts a 37.5 billion-peso economic spillover for the fiestas patrias, up 7.1% from last year, and notes that 84% of Mexicans celebrate at home.
  • Serta Intelligence estimates a home dinner for four to five at 1,500–3,000 pesos, with pozole ingredients for 10 at 350–600, and restaurant options ranging from 300–500 in fondas to 800–1,800 in midrange venues and above 3,000 in luxury hotels.