In Merida, Venezuela, a family of four typically needs around $1841 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $674 monthly.
Merida is 24% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Merida is 62% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Merida is, on average, 95% lower than in New York City.
Merida is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Merida is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs are approximately 7% higher compared to the European benchmark, making it a moderate expense.
Public transport is 9% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall affordability of living in the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 10.1 $ |
| Dinner | 45.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.18 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.45 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.44 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.07 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.94 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.22 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.02 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.97 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 32.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.5 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 28.3 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 35.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.83 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.62 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.21 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 7 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 12 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 38.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 81 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 192 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 205 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 462 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 399 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 249 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.89% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.98 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 89.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 58 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,341 $ |