Merida ranks 3rd of 6 priced cities in Mexico on cost — $1,094 a month in essentials, 15% above Playa del Carmen, the cheapest. The average net salary of $612 covers that 0.6×. 98.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 10.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 23°C, May 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $511 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $676 |
| Groceries | $151 |
| Dining out | $257 |
| Utilities | $154 |
| Local transport | $21 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,094 |
| Avg net salary | $612 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $995 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,305 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Merida, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.40 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $57.01 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.55 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.00 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.85 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.25 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.43 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.63 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.81 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.83 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.00 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.71 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.05 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.89 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.55 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.12 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.36 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.87 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.20 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.68 |
| Monthly transit pass | $20.52 |
| Taxi start | $2.85 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $3.99 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.54 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $117.63 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $36.42 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $23.66 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $30.64 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.70 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Merida has 98.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the lowest of the 6 Mexico cities we track. Mexico's national figure is 97.4, so Merida runs 1 above the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.3°C | 25.2°C | 77% | 49% | 23 mm |
| Feb | 24.5°C | 26.4°C | 73% | 35% | 13 mm |
| Mar | 26.7°C | 29°C | 68% | 33% | 13 mm |
| Apr | 28.5°C | 31.4°C | 65% | 36% | 19 mm |
| May | 29.5°C | 33.2°C | 67% | 41% | 39 mm |
| Jun | 28.5°C | 33.1°C | 77% | 59% | 128 mm |
| Jul | 28.6°C | 33.6°C | 77% | 55% | 72 mm |
| Aug | 28.2°C | 33.6°C | 80% | 57% | 105 mm |
| Sep | 27.9°C | 33.4°C | 82% | 59% | 111 mm |
| Oct | 26.9°C | 31.5°C | 81% | 55% | 89 mm |
| Nov | 25.4°C | 28.9°C | 80% | 45% | 34 mm |
| Dec | 24.3°C | 26.9°C | 78% | 46% | 20 mm |
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