In Merida, Mexico, a family of four typically needs around $2600 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1090 monthly.
Overall living costs in Merida are 23% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Merida is 59% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Merida is, on average, 81% lower than in New York City.
Merida is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary driver of high costs in Merida is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs in Merida are 4% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more expensive than some other regions.
Public transport in Merida is 56% higher than the European benchmark, which may affect daily commuting costs.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 10.2 $ |
| Dinner | 48.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.63 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.18 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.03 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.83 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.84 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.83 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.61 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 30.3 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 39 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.03 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.49 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.96 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.38 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 58 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 90 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 27.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 407 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 728 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 484 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,049 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 98 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,374 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 564 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.85% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.52 $ |
| Haircut | 11.1 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 175 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,174 $ |