Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 20% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Mérida | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 264 (COL$58,482) | COL$34,445 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 179 (COL$39,513) | COL$29,462 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 75 (COL$16,633) | COL$11,231 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (COL$6,259) | COL$5,143 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 42 (COL$9,370) | COL$9,548 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 31 (COL$6,873) | COL$4,506 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (COL$19,441) | COL$14,071 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 42 (COL$9,191) | COL$8,654 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 29 (COL$6,508) | COL$4,262 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 34 (COL$7,489) | COL$4,596 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 258 (COL$57,089) | COL$56,619 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 40 (COL$8,825) | COL$7,600 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 34 (COL$7,591) | COL$4,040 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is about the same as in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Mérida | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,523 (COL$4,319,752) | COL$4,181,360 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,405 (COL$2,081,056) | COL$2,586,110 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,591 (COL$351,947) | COL$373,255 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,940 (COL$2,420,727) | COL$2,678,490 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,201 (COL$1,372,154) | COL$1,463,660 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,036 (COL$229,157) | COL$237,819 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 374 (COL$82,780) | COL$72,060 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,130 (COL$1,577,738) | COL$1,396,310 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,812 (COL$622,176) | COL$422,135 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 121 (COL$26,759) | COL$24,247 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (COL$19,396) | COL$16,409 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Mérida | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 897 (COL$198,481) | COL$208,345 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 903 (COL$199,737) | COL$148,868 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,043 (COL$452,128) | COL$375,386 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,487 (COL$329,095) | COL$305,531 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 25% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Mérida | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 426,242 (COL$94,313,293) | COL$71,413,400 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 25 (COL$5,456) | COL$4,199 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 696 (COL$153,935) | COL$152,041 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 472 (COL$104,529) | COL$22,165 | + 372% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is about the same as in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Mérida | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 54 (COL$12,058) | COL$20,316 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 94 (COL$20,834) | COL$30,683 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 724 (COL$160,260) | COL$118,577 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 81 (COL$18,010) | COL$17,240 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 48 (COL$10,556) | COL$13,769 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 95 (COL$20,931) | COL$16,533 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (COL$8,919) | COL$7,342 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 46 (COL$10,176) | COL$6,822 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 317 (COL$70,175) | COL$38,955 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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| Mérida | Bogotá | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 508 (COL$112,492) | COL$66,345 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 148 (COL$32,823) | COL$29,407 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 823 (COL$182,134) | COL$126,582 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 620 (COL$137,294) | COL$153,603 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 130 (COL$28,663) | COL$40,094 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 77 (COL$17,052) | COL$10,984 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (COL$10,735) | COL$5,415 | + 98% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 13,888 (COL$3,072,846) | COL$2,577,400 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.23 (COL$494) | COL$572 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 765 (COL$169,178) | COL$135,600 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 76 (COL$16,758) | COL$9,628 | + 74% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,784 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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