🇲🇽 Mexico · #365 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Merida

2.4% below the Mexico average

Ranked #365 of 538 cities · More expensive than 32.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to Mexico average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Merida

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 10,500/mo USD 8,129/mo 23%
3-Bedroom USD 21,700/mo USD 14,944/mo 23%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.4% Average
Rent
-4.2% Average
Groceries
-3.6% Average
Restaurants
-1.0% Average
Purchasing Power
-14.5% Weak

Living in Merida: What to Expect

Merida is average by global standards (ranked #365 of 538 cities). It is 2.4% cheaper than the Mexico average, based on 7 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Mexico earning MXN 1,005,324 gross take home MXN 62,368/month after tax (25.6% effective rate). See full Mexico tax calculator →

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