Cost of living in Mérida, Mexico vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 143 ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 102 ($5.14) | $9 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 ($3.68) | $7 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 ($0.96) | $1.69 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 ($1.34) | $6 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 ($1.25) | $7 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 74 ($3.71) | $10 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 ($2.29) | $4.89 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 ($1.49) | $2.41 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 ($0.95) | $3.43 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 ($11) | $16 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 ($1.71) | $2.56 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 ($1.10) | $4.30 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is 74% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 13,569 ($685) | $2,610 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,246 ($265) | $1,963 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,716 ($87) | $279 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,972 ($352) | $1,732 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,197 ($262) | $1,316 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,195 ($60) | $143 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 ($18) | $41 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,247 ($416) | $450 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,138 ($108) | $132 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 84 ($4.23) | $14 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 72 ($3.64) | $26 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 763 ($39) | $66 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 659 ($33) | $75 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,406 ($71) | $101 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 918 ($46) | $172 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 337,749 ($17,046) | $25,902 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.97) | $1.03 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 451 ($23) | $42 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 138 ($7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 70% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 ($4.08) | $12 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 139 ($7) | $29 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 495 ($25) | $115 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 ($3.77) | $9 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 ($2.09) | $4.89 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 ($2.88) | $5.81 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 ($1.23) | $5.70 | - 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 ($1.32) | $2.05 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 125 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 262 ($13) | $58 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 ($8) | $26 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 799 ($40) | $123 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 600 ($30) | $110 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 ($4.36) | $13 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 ($2.97) | $6 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 ($1.99) | $7 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,363 ($573) | $429 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.99 ($0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 575 ($29) | $51 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 ($2.77) | $10 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,700 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,989 (Mex$ 59,231) in Mérida.
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