Every year, Mexico’s streets come alive with a vibrant array of costumes for the celebration of Día de Muertos. From vampires and witches to zombies, clowns, mummies, movie monsters, and catrinas, the diversity of costumes is as rich as the cultural significance behind this holiday. As 2025 approaches, you might be pondering your own costume choice and the associated costs. Prices can fluctuate based on the character, type of costume, material quality, details, size, and where you purchase your outfit.
Costume Price Ranges in Popular Southern Mexico City Markets
According to a survey by El Economista, in popular markets in southern Mexico City, masks range from 150 to 300 pesos, while complete costumes go for between 250 and 700 pesos.
Costume Options at Liverpool
- Girl Witch Costume: 219 pesos.
- Boy Bat Costume: 223 pesos
- Girl Skeleton Costume: 199 pesos.
- Unisex Dinosaur Child Costume: 989 pesos.
- Girl Princess Costume: 1,089 pesos
- Adult Michael Myers Mask: 1,249 pesos.
- Adult Harley Quinn Costume: 1,329 pesos.
- Adult Voldemort Costume: 2,129 pesos.
Costume Options at Peli
- Good Boy (Chucky): 599 pesos.
- Cruella: 799 pesos
- It (Movie): 999 pesos.
- Wednesday: 1,499 pesos
- Gothic Red Riding Hood: 1,699 pesos
- Wicked Ringmaster: 2,199 pesos.
- Dark Sea Siren: 2,199 pesos
Originality on a Budget: Creative Costume Ideas
The quest for the perfect costume can often turn into a nightmare, as it tends to be quite expensive and ends up being worn only once before being forgotten in the closet, according to the National Commission for the Protection and Defense of Users of Financial Services (Condusef).
A more budget-friendly alternative, they suggest, is to utilize clothing items you already own at home to create your costume. “You can achieve a striking effect by complementing it with accessories and a bit of makeup,” they explain.
Some creative homemade costume ideas, as per Condusef, include turning yourself into a ghost with just a bedsheet, crafting a mummy using bandages, or transforming into an elegant catrina or catrin with formal dresses and facial makeup.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: How much should I expect to spend on a Día de Muertos costume in 2025? A: Costs can range from around 150 pesos for masks to over 2,000 pesos for elaborate adult costumes depending on the character, quality, and market.
- Q: Are there budget-friendly alternatives for costumes? A: Yes, using clothing items you already have at home and adding creative accessories can lead to original and affordable costumes.
- Q: What are some creative DIY costume ideas? A: Simple ideas include using a bedsheet for a ghost costume, bandages for a mummy, or dressing up as an elegant catrina with available formal wear and makeup.
