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Cost of Living in Mérida
Mérida offers exceptional value—couples can live comfortably on $2,200-2,800/month with good housing, regular dining, and healthcare. The critical catch: summer heat means electricity for AC can dominate your budget.
Monthly Total
$1,726
$30,205
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$782
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$31
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/19/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$782
$13,685
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$273
$4,778
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$182
$3,185
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$120
$2,100
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$189
$3,308
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$75
$1,313
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$45
$788
Monthly Total
$1,726
$30,205
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Living in Mérida
Mérida offers good value though rising expat demand has increased prices. AC is essential and drives up electric bills significantly—budget $100+/month. Cenotes provide free cooling alternatives. Growing digital nomad scene has improved coworking options.
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