Merida ranks 2nd of 4 priced cities in Venezuela on cost — $1,105 a month in essentials, 14% above Caracas, the cheapest. The average net salary of $619 covers that 0.6×. 92.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level. PM2.5 averages 7.7 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 18°C, May 20°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 | $517 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $683 |
| Groceries | $152 |
| Dining out | $259 |
| Utilities | $156 |
| Local transport | $21 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,105 |
| Avg net salary | $619 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,006 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,319 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 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 | $11.53 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $57.64 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.65 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.11 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.87 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.27 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.44 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.65 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.84 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.85 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.03 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.83 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.14 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.92 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.57 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.14 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.38 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.89 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.21 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.69 |
| Monthly transit pass | $20.75 |
| Taxi start | $2.88 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $4.03 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.59 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $118.74 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $36.82 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $23.93 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $30.98 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.78 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Merida has 92.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the lowest of the 9 Venezuela cities we track. Venezuela's national figure is 103.1, so Merida runs 11 below the country as a whole.
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 | 18.2°C | 19.9°C | 84% | 59% | 87 mm |
| Feb | 18.7°C | 20.6°C | 84% | 65% | 116 mm |
| Mar | 19.1°C | 21.2°C | 86% | 78% | 196 mm |
| Apr | 19.4°C | 21.7°C | 87% | 90% | 259 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 22.2°C | 86% | 93% | 210 mm |
| Jun | 19.3°C | 21.3°C | 86% | 93% | 176 mm |
| Jul | 19.1°C | 21°C | 86% | 90% | 154 mm |
| Aug | 19.2°C | 21.2°C | 86% | 85% | 157 mm |
| Sep | 19.3°C | 21.4°C | 86% | 89% | 166 mm |
| Oct | 19.2°C | 21.5°C | 87% | 90% | 198 mm |
| Nov | 19.2°C | 21.5°C | 88% | 88% | 229 mm |
| Dec | 18.5°C | 20.4°C | 86% | 70% | 102 mm |
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