Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mérida | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 338 (kr128) | kr131 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 175 (kr66) | kr77 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (kr25) | kr38 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (kr10) | kr11 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (kr15) | kr29 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (kr10) | kr21 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 89 (kr34) | kr40 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (kr20) | kr17 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (kr13) | kr11 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (kr11) | kr8 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 418 (kr158) | kr72 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (kr13) | kr21 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (kr7) | kr13 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mérida | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 17,417 (kr6,595) | kr11,583 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,846 (kr2,971) | kr9,449 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,195 (kr452) | kr848 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,815 (kr5,231) | kr8,388 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,641 (kr2,894) | kr6,707 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,237 (kr468) | kr587 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 403 (kr153) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,504 (kr2,084) | kr2,600 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,534 (kr960) | kr552 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (kr43) | kr61 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 158 (kr60) | kr131 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mérida | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,160 (kr439) | kr736 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 764 (kr289) | kr300 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,048 (kr775) | kr906 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,719 (kr651) | kr1,028 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mérida | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 389,077 (kr147,339) | kr286,083 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (kr9) | kr14 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 628 (kr238) | kr613 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 243 (kr92) | kr320 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mérida | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (kr26) | kr35 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 125 (kr47) | kr82 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 668 (kr253) | kr500 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 92 (kr35) | kr37 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (kr18) | kr19 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (kr31) | kr18 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (kr8) | kr11 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (kr10) | kr16 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 266 (kr101) | kr217 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mérida | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 500 (kr189) | kr369 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 180 (kr68) | kr219 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 717 (kr272) | kr698 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 453 (kr171) | kr637 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (kr46) | kr86 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (kr29) | kr48 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (kr20) | kr47 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,621 (kr4,401) | kr3,682 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.02 (kr0.76) | kr0.94 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 879 (kr333) | kr196 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 59 (kr22) | kr50 | - 55% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 190 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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