Staying in Monterrey Mexico for 2 weeks. How much would I need? Staying with family so all I would need is to spend on is food and souvenirs?

I read in International Living/ Global Retirement Index that Mexico is the # 1 place, Globally, to retire in 2017. II'm Mexican (Alta Californiana) but my Dad was from MEX City. However, I've heard that Monterrey is very beautiful. I think the article said something like 50 pesos to $1? Find out how much yummy food like steamed tacos, enchiladas or whatever else you like to eat costs ( I heard there's a Japanese/ Chinese/ Russian settlement, as well as McDonald's, etc. down there, too) multiply that times how many meals you eat per day times 14 days. Add a little more for souvenirs. Have a Wonderful Time , good luck and God Bless!

Keep it at below $500.00. You know customs might be touchy at the moment.

Monterrey es una ciudad hermosa, rodeada de montañas. Tiene un estilo mas americano que mexicano. La mayoría de la gente va por negocios no tanto por turismo ya que no tiene playa. Su gente es hermosa, muy amable y hospitalaria; es la ciudad mas cara de México, así que eso depende donde te alojes; pero te recomiendo llevarte unos 50 mil pesos mexicanos!! Lo digo por el precio del hotel y la comida, los recuerdos no valen mucho!!! Mas vale que te sobre y no que te falte.. Suerte en tu viaje

It depends you can spend how cheap you are. From 500 to 10000$