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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Mexico City is 25% cheaper than Merida
| Lifestyle | 🇲🇽 Merida | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $550/mo | $700/mo | +27% |
| Moderate | $800/mo | $1,000/mo | +25% |
| Comfortable | $1,200/mo | $1,500/mo | +25% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇲🇽 Merida | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $550/mo | $950/mo | +73% |
| Groceries & Food | $160/mo | $200/mo | +25% |
| Dining Out | $80/mo | $100/mo | +25% |
| Transport | $15/mo | $18/mo | +20% |
| Utilities & Internet | $80/mo | $100/mo | +25% |
| Healthcare | $64/mo | $80/mo | +25% |
| Leisure & Personal | $56/mo | $70/mo | +25% |
Sources: INEGI (Mexico), World Bank / INEGI (Mexico), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇲🇽 Merida | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $2 | $2 | +20% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | +9% |
| Eggs (12) | $2 | $2 | +12% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $4 | $5 | +15% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | +11% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1 | $2 | +92% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Merida | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochinita pibil plate | $4 | $1 | -83% |
| Fast food combo meal | $6 | $4 | -29% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $6 | +156% |
| Beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2 | $3 | +26% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Merida | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment, center | $550 | $750 | +36% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $380 | $450 | +18% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, center | $1,000 | $1,500 | +50% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $650 | $900 | +38% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Merida | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly transit (combi) | $15 | $16 | +7% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | -36% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Merida | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $50 | $55 | +10% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $22 | $25 | +14% |
| Mobile plan (10GB+) | $13 | $15 | +15% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Merida | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $25 | $30 | +20% |
| Cinema ticket | $4 | $4 | +14% |
| Item | 🇲🇽 Merida | 🇲🇽 Mexico City | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $5 | $6 | +23% |
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