City, Venezuela
Cost of living in Mérida
How much a month costs in Mérida
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $900–1,500 ($900–1,500).
Prices in Mérida
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $250–500 | $250–500 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $150–300 | $150–300 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $8–15 | $8–15 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $30–70 | $30–70 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $2–5 | $2–5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $10–20 | $10–20 |
| Cappuccino | $1–2 | $1–2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $1–3 | $1–3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $2–5 | $2–5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $15–30 | $15–30 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $5–12 | $5–12 |
Value for money: 61/100
A value score of 61/100 means Mérida gives more quality of life per dollar than 60% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 48/100.
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Cost of living across Venezuela
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Mérida | $900–1,500 | 61/100 |
| Caracas | $1,300–2,200 | 21/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Mérida
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Máncora | Peru | $726–1,220 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Mérida?
About $450–700 on a lean budget, $900–1,500 for a comfortable month and $2,000–3,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Mérida?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $250–500 ($250–500) a month in the center and $150–300 ($150–300) outside it.
How much does food cost in Mérida?
A local meal is $2–5 ($2–5); a mid-range restaurant is $10–20 ($10–20) per person.
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.