Cost of living in Mérida, Mexico vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 130 (€5.40) | €15 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 99 (€4.12) | €8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 73 (€3.03) | €4.80 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (€0.79) | €1.04 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 26 (€1.09) | €3.22 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.13) | €2.46 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 74 (€3.07) | €7 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (€1.91) | €2.51 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 29 (€1.20) | €1.88 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (€0.78) | €1.27 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 213 (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (€1.37) | €2.41 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (€0.91) | €1.65 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,831 (€493) | €1,740 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 5,246 (€219) | €1,413 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,716 (€71) | €167 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 6,972 (€290) | €1,102 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,197 (€217) | €770 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 977 (€41) | €96 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 366 (€15) | €30 | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,247 (€344) | €545 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,138 (€89) | €153 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 89 (€3.69) | €10 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 95 (€3.96) | €14 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 763 (€32) | €95 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 659 (€27) | €46 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,406 (€59) | €125 | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 918 (€38) | €164 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 68% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 337,749 (€14,072) | €26,204 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.80) | €1.64 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 463 (€19) | €89 | - 78% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 138 (€5.73) | €22 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 81 (€3.37) | €5.90 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 139 (€5.81) | €12 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 487 (€20) | €36 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 63 (€2.64) | €4.09 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (€1.70) | €3.21 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (€2.30) | €3.69 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 26 (€1.07) | €1.66 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (€1.11) | €2.38 | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 125 (€5.19) | €23 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 56% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 262 (€11) | €45 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 149 (€6) | €24 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 799 (€33) | €94 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 600 (€25) | €73 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 86 (€3.60) | €9 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (€2.45) | €2.98 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (€1.65) | €4.40 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,363 (€473) | €499 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.99 (€0.08) | €0.19 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 575 (€24) | €44 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 55 (€2.28) | €7 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,500 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,119 (Mex$ 50,855) in Mérida.
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