Cost of Living in Merida
Summary about cost of living in Merida, Mexico:
- Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,079.7$ (39,344.9MXN) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 576.5$ (10,906.6MXN) without rent.
- Merida is 60.2% less expensive than New York (without rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Merida is, on average, 86.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 136.05 MXN | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 700.00 MXN | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 125.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 55.00 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 67.50 MXN | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 62.71 MXN | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 17.57 MXN | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 13.85 MXN | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 94.38 MXN | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 32.12 MXN | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 10.21 MXN | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 30.53 MXN | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 64.11 MXN | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 46.72 MXN | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 136.19 MXN | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 21.68 MXN | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 9.07 MXN | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 12.31 MXN | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 11.62 MXN | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 10.32 MXN | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 13.79 MXN | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 19.12 MXN | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 17.14 MXN | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 165.00 MXN | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 26.57 MXN | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 46.88 MXN | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 70.00 MXN | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 8.00 MXN | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 500.00 MXN | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 MXN | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 MXN | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 150.00 MXN | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 85.86 MXN | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 240,160.48 MXN | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 331,886.18 MXN | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,331.40 MXN | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 1.33 MXN | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 587.33 MXN | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 466.67 MXN | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 166.67 MXN | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 100.00 MXN | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,640.00 MXN | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 69,050.00 MXN | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,187.09 MXN | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 738.59 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,541.43 MXN | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,280.00 MXN | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 8,549.58 MXN | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,412.33 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 17,071.43 MXN | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 13,542.56 MXN | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,783.72 MXN | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,106.34 MXN | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,356.41 MXN | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.90 |
Prices in Merida
This city had 284 entries in the past 12 months by 42 different contributors.
Last update: January 2023
Last update: January 2023
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Additionally, Real-estate prices and construction costs have risen upwards of 30% over the last 2 years.
The immense influx of people from other parts of Mexico and the World, who have made Merida their home over the last 5 years is partly to blame for this.
While it continues to be the "Safest City in Mexico", crime does exist and it is simply and strategically not widely reported.
Yucatecans tend to be quite territorial and xenophobic towards those who have moved here from other somewhere else, particularly from other parts of Mexico; blaming them for the traffic, rise in cost of living, lack off employment opportunities and rising crime rates.
Nationally speaking, Yucatan consistently ranks in the Top 5 in the following categories in Mexico.
- Obesity
- Alcoholism
- Suicide
Streets just 4 blocks from Centro have a lot of trash. I've been eating in tourist resteraunts and a domestic beer is NOT 25 pesos.. So far 35 to 47 pesos each. A simple margarita was 120 pesos! Meals are crazy prices . 300 pesos! Few coffee shops.
So for comparing tourist areas of Merida to Mexico city.. Mazatlan.. Puerto Vallarta.. and Querétaro. Merida is far more expensive. very dissapointed
Merida is very safe, especially in the northern half of the city. I've gone out with a friend at 2am and walked the streets and not once did I worry for my safety. You can see families at all hours of the night playing in parks and having fun, and parents let their kids run around without worrying. I always walk to the store near my house to do shopping, and I usually leave after dark because it's very hot during the day. I walk back carrying all of my groceries during the night. You can get an Uber pretty much anywhere for less than 10 bucks.
Keep in mind that most people in Mexico won't speak any English. And society is much different than the US, so you will have to learn a lot and adjust. The first couple of months may be stressful. You need to find some English speaking friends and it will make your life much easier. But the food here is very natural and healthy, the people are lively, the city is safe, the scenery and wildlife are beautiful. I have to return to the US and start working again and I'm really not looking forward to it.