Travel budget and cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) how much does a trip cost?

Mérida travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Mérida

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mérida for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Mérida compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Mérida in 2025 is 34% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Mérida in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mérida by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mérida

Lunch

$ 11/person
($ 5.3 to $ 17)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 25/person
($ 20 to $ 37)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 8.1/person
($ 6.9 to $ 11)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.9)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 4.3)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 8.1)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mérida

1-star hotel

$ 39/night
($ 31 to $ 47)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 80/night
($ 24 to $ 536)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 95/night
($ 27 to $ 681)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 227/night
($ 73 to $ 603)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 344

5-star hotel

$ 618/night
($ 311 to $ 1142)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 561

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 33/month
($ 25 to $ 46)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 121/month
($ 25 to $ 798)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 138/month
($ 26 to $ 1176)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 213/month
($ 48 to $ 627)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252

Family room

$ 115/month
($ 25 to $ 760)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Mérida

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.7/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 3.2)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 2.8)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 6.9/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 10.2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.7)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 2.7)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Mérida

Bus ticket

$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.8/km
($ 3.2 to $ 4.3)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.7
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 43/24hrs
($ 14 to $ 147)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Mérida

Cinema

$ 4.9/ticket
($ 4.3 to $ 8.9)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 15/hr
($ 14 to $ 14)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mérida

Cigarettes

$ 4/pack
($ 3.8 to $ 4.4)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 64
($ 39 to $ 106)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 46
($ 28 to $ 55)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Mexico City

$ 1153
(fair price: $ 977)

New York City → Mexico City

$ 515
(fair price: $ 449)

Los Angeles → Mexico City

$ 356
(fair price: $ 314)

Montreal → Mexico City

$ 755
(fair price: $ 630)

Chicago → Mexico City

$ 355
(fair price: $ 303)

Melbourne → Mexico City

$ 1785
(fair price: $ 1526)