Cost of Living Comparison Between Merida and San Cristobal Cost of Living Comparison Between Merida and San Cristobal

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Merida is 11.2% more expensive than San Cristobal without rent, and 4.5% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Merida is 23.7% more expensive than San Cristobal without rent, and 20.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Merida
San Cristobal
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.89 VESĀ 4,283
$4.53 VESĀ 1,961
118.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.84 VESĀ 19.4K
$29.66 VESĀ 12.8K
51.18%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.89 VESĀ 4,282
$10.70 VESĀ 4,635
-7.57%
Cappuccino
$1.65 VESĀ 713
$1.62 VESĀ 703
1.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.20 VESĀ 518
$0.82 VESĀ 356
46.34%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.76 VESĀ 330
$0.59 VESĀ 258
28.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.17 VESĀ 505
$1.25 VESĀ 544
-6.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.47 VESĀ 636
$1.46 VESĀ 633
0.68%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Merida
San Cristobal
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.19 VESĀ 949
$1.32 VESĀ 571
65.91%
White Bread (500g)
$2.54 VESĀ 1,098
$1.58 VESĀ 685
60.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.59 VESĀ 688
$0.90 VESĀ 390
76.67%
Eggs
$2.06 VESĀ 890
$2.17 VESĀ 938
-5.07%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.35 VESĀ 2,316
$4.76 VESĀ 2,060
12.39%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.24 VESĀ 2,702
$4.29 VESĀ 1,857
45.45%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.38 VESĀ 3,195
$5.94 VESĀ 2,573
24.24%
Apples (1kg)
$5.04 VESĀ 2,183
$9.97 VESĀ 4,320
-49.45%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 VESĀ 465
$0.36 VESĀ 155
197.22%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.74 VESĀ 754
$1.23 VESĀ 534
41.46%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.08 VESĀ 469
$1.11 VESĀ 480
-2.70%
Potato (1kg)
$0.98 VESĀ 423
$1.07 VESĀ 465
-8.41%
Onion (1kg)
$1.19 VESĀ 514
$0.97 VESĀ 421
22.68%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.29 VESĀ 559
$0.48 VESĀ 210
168.75%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.74 VESĀ 753
$1.71 VESĀ 743
1.75%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.02 VESĀ 1,741
$3.29 VESĀ 1,425
22.19%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.98 VESĀ 4,756
$5.97 VESĀ 2,586
83.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.14 VESĀ 495
$0.76 VESĀ 328
50.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32 VESĀ 573
$1.18 VESĀ 510
11.86%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Merida
San Cristobal
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.29 VESĀ 127
$0.54 VESĀ 236
-46.30%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$24.64 VESĀ 10.7K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.04 VESĀ 1,751
$2.44 VESĀ 1,057
65.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.47 VESĀ 1,071
$3.13 VESĀ 1,355
-21.09%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
-
$5.08 VESĀ 2,199
-
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.48 VESĀ 209
$0.48 VESĀ 209
-
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$45.1K VESĀ 19.5M
$29.6K VESĀ 12.8M
52.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$36.9K VESĀ 16.0M
$34.3K VESĀ 14.9M
7.67%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Merida
San Cristobal
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$12.98 VESĀ 5,621
$22.11 VESĀ 9,576
-41.29%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.96 VESĀ 4,314
$5.96 VESĀ 2,581
67.11%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$37.18 VESĀ 16.1K
$40.02 VESĀ 17.3K
-7.10%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Merida
San Cristobal
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.43 VESĀ 11.0K
$15.23 VESĀ 6,597
66.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.12 VESĀ 6,551
$19.97 VESĀ 8,650
-24.29%
Cinema Ticket
$7.09 VESĀ 3,073
$6.98 VESĀ 3,025
1.58%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Merida
San Cristobal
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$56.9 VESĀ 24.6K
$44.43 VESĀ 19.2K
28.00%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Merida
San Cristobal
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$88.8 VESĀ 38.5K
$33.01 VESĀ 14.3K
169.01%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.27 VESĀ 17.0K
$19.79 VESĀ 8,572
98.43%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.7 VESĀ 37.1K
$95.2 VESĀ 41.3K
-10.00%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$64.7 VESĀ 28.0K
$62.0 VESĀ 26.8K
4.37%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Merida
San Cristobal
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$118 VESĀ 51.2K
$178 VESĀ 77.1K
-33.56%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$88.5 VESĀ 38.3K
$120 VESĀ 52.0K
-26.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$206 VESĀ 89.1K
$280 VESĀ 121.1K
-26.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$191 VESĀ 82.8K
$172 VESĀ 74.5K
11.10%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,154 VESĀ 499.7K
$533 VESĀ 231.0K
116.32%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,191 VESĀ 515.8K
$403 VESĀ 174.7K
195.27%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Merida
San Cristobal
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$287 VESĀ 124.4K
$197 VESĀ 85.4K
45.67%

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Last update for Merida: March 1, 2026

Last update for San Cristobal: March 2, 2026

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