Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 21% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Mérida (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mérida | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 338 (187 kr) | 101 kr | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 175 (97 kr) | 85 kr | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 65 (36 kr) | 58 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (15 kr) | 14 kr | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (23 kr) | 36 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (15 kr) | 30 kr | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 89 (49 kr) | 49 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (29 kr) | 28 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 34 (19 kr) | 12 kr | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (16 kr) | 16 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 418 (231 kr) | 95 kr | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (18 kr) | 20 kr | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (11 kr) | 22 kr | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mérida | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 17,417 (9,642 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,172 (4,524 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,195 (661 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,815 (7,648 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,641 (4,230 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,237 (685 kr) | 410 kr | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 403 (223 kr) | 275 kr | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,504 (3,047 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,534 (1,403 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 114 (63 kr) | 67 kr | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 158 (87 kr) | 203 kr | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mérida | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,160 (642 kr) | 937 kr | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 764 (423 kr) | 400 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,048 (1,134 kr) | 958 kr | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,719 (952 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mérida | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 389,077 (215,392 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 628 (348 kr) | 553 kr | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 243 (135 kr) | 307 kr | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 10% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mérida | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (37 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 125 (69 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 668 (370 kr) | 207 kr | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 92 (51 kr) | 41 kr | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (45 kr) | 28 kr | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (12 kr) | 28 kr | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (15 kr) | 21 kr | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 266 (147 kr) | 274 kr | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Mérida | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 500 (277 kr) | 407 kr | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 180 (100 kr) | 264 kr | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 717 (397 kr) | 966 kr | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 453 (251 kr) | 882 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (68 kr) | 131 kr | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (42 kr) | 40 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (30 kr) | 70 kr | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,621 (6,433 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.02 (1.12 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 879 (487 kr) | 286 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 59 (33 kr) | 66 kr | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 215 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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