Cost of living in Mérida (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Mérida (Mexico) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
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| Mérida | Thessaloniki | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 314 (€17) | €16 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 179 (€10) | €7 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (€3.20) | €5.53 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (€1.38) | €1.28 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 43 (€2.29) | €4.31 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (€1.36) | €1.86 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (€4.75) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (€2.87) | €1.83 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (€1.71) | €1.01 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (€1.33) | €1.27 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 351 (€19) | €12 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (€1.75) | €2.12 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (€1.10) | €0.88 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Mérida (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
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| Mérida | Thessaloniki | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 17,417 (€937) | €661 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,007 (€377) | €512 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,195 (€64) | €101 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,815 (€743) | €498 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,641 (€411) | €348 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,237 (€67) | €76 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 412 (€22) | €19 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,249 (€390) | €333 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,469 (€133) | €105 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 112 (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 158 (€8) | €5.92 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Mérida (Mexico) is 21% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
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| Mérida | Thessaloniki | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,140 (€61) | €73 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 764 (€41) | €27 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,019 (€109) | €87 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,719 (€92) | €91 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Mérida (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
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| Mérida | Thessaloniki | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 389,077 (€20,927) | €20,365 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (€1.21) | €2.04 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 628 (€34) | €29 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 170 (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Mérida (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
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| Mérida | Thessaloniki | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 68 (€3.64) | €3.80 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 125 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 668 (€36) | €38 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 92 (€4.96) | €3.50 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.65) | €3.80 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 81 (€4.36) | €4.32 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 25 (€1.36) | €2.31 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (€1.43) | €2.44 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 281 (€15) | €11 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Mérida (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
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| Mérida | Thessaloniki | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 379 (€20) | €31 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 170 (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 717 (€39) | €38 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 453 (€24) | €46 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (€7) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 76 (€4.10) | €4.42 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.88) | €4.33 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,621 (€625) | €411 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.02 (€0.11) | €0.51 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 879 (€47) | €35 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€3.35) | €4.63 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 467 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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