Cost of living in Mérida, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Mérida

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 57,312
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 27,460
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Mérida
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 275
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 172
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 76
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 31
12 eggs, large Mex$ 42
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 29
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 105
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 45
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 34
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 36
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 188
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 45
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 28
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 23,538
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 11,808
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 2,004
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 12,474
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 7,201
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 1,041
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 374
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 7,130
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,812
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 112
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 100
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 1,001
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 903
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,989
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,487
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 426,242
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 25
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 843
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 464
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 113
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 143
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 762
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 81
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 56
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 95
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 41
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 56
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 293
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 450
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 202
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 823
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 624
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 124
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 77
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 61
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 13,888
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 2.23
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 553
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 76
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 239 prices entered by 18 different people.
Latest price update: April 18, 2025

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