Merida, Mexico
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Merida, Mexico: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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71%
Quality of life -
27%
Cost of living -
75%
Connectivity -
66%
Weather
59
Currency | MXN |
Population (in millions) | 0.9 |
Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 145 |
Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 20% cheaper |
Best neighborhood to stay | Centro Historico, Merida |
Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
Top selling local beer | Victoria |
Most popular local dish | Pibil |
Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Uxmal, Chichen Itza, Hacienda Yaxcopoil |
Discount airline | VivaAerobus |
Major airline | Aeromar |
Largest ride sharing company | Cabify |
Primary train stations | Merida Central Station, San Benito Station, and Santa Lucia Station |
Primary airports | Merida International Airport, Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport, and Aeropuerto Internacional de Mérida-Re |
Best rental car company | Hertz |
Used car costs | 200000 MXN |
Apple store addresses | Av. Colon Plaza Galerías Local B-1, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico |
Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
Power socket type | A,B |
Supply voltage | 220V |
Best electronics store | BestBuy |
Best internet carrier | Telmex |
Primary cellular carrier | Movistar |
Average monthly cost for internet | 500 MXN |
The best drug store | Farmacias Similares |
Best restaurant chain | La Parrilla |
The best grocery store | Chedraui |
The most popular fashion brand | Mango |
GDP per capita | $9,845 / year |
Average annual income | $18,000 |
Sales tax rate | 0% |
Income tax rate | 0% |
Tourist visa valid (in days) | 90 days |
Average mortgage rate | It is not possible to provide an accurate answer without more information about the specific mortgage product and lender |
Suggested ATM take out | 500 MXN |
Bank that has the most ATM machines | Banorte |
Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Emergency Phone Numbers | 066 (general), 060 (police), 065 (ambulance), 068 (firefighters) |
Polution per square meter | 545 |
Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 28 |
Main religion | Catholicism |
71%
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73%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
77%
Property to income -
27%
Crime -
81%
Healthcare -
66%
Weather
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | MX$11,135 |
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.9% |
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | MX$2,640 |
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | MX$69,050 |
27%
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Purchasing Power
38%
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Rent
14%
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Food
41%
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Restaurant
37%
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Workspace
38%
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Transport
35%
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | MX$8,388.03 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | MX$6,349.45 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | MX$17,071.43 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | MX$13,298.74 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | MX$166.67 |
Milk (regular), (1 liter) | MX$25.60 |
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | MX$35.40 |
Eggs (regular) (12) | MX$30.53 |
Local Cheese (1kg) | MX$141.33 |
Water (1.5 liter bottle) | MX$16.88 |
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | MX$165.00 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | MX$26.00 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | MX$46.88 |
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | MX$70.00 |
Chicken Fillets (1kg) | MX$100.44 |
Apples (1kg) | MX$47.80 |
Oranges (1kg) | MX$27.14 |
Potato (1kg) | MX$22.59 |
Lettuce (1 head) | MX$19.12 |
Rice (white), (1kg) | MX$24.44 |
Tomato (1kg) | MX$25.62 |
Banana (1kg) | MX$19.38 |
Onion (1kg) | MX$30.17 |
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | MX$280.79 |
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | MX$140.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | MX$700.00 |
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | MX$125.32 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | MX$55.00 |
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | MX$67.50 |
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | MX$17.45 |
Water (0.33 liter bottle) | MX$12.53 |
Cappuccino (regular) | MX$62.17 |
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | MX$1,269.64 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | MX$1.33 |
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | MX$584.60 |
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | MX$466.67 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | MX$166.67 |
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | MX$100.00 |
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | MX$8.00 |
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | MX$500.00 |
Gasoline (1 liter) | MX$22.68 |
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | MX$240,160.48 |
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | MX$331,886.18 |
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | MX$35.00 |
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | MX$21.75 |
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | MX$150.00 |