The Real Cost Of Living In Merida Mexico In 2023

[@chrismcguire3917]

This is a wonderful video for two reasons: 1) the slow, quiet vibe along with the information banners made it very relaxing and informative. 2) I’ve become quite tired of influencers trying to sell themselves before giving me any kind of useful information. So, honestly, thank you very much!

[@RoadTripInsights]

So glad you like it 👍

[@fromagetriste]

well said

[@luisdelagarza8635]

well said Chris - i agree

[@purple66666]

Romanian here. Thanks for the video, it was very useful. I am surprised vy the rents and utilities being the same as in my country. That's a good thing to know. 😊

[@RoadTripInsights]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@user-fk2td7jd7t]

Very Clean Place & Everyone is Friendly.😊❤

[@RoadTripInsights]

Yes it is!

[@existentialsolutions]

Gracias por la informacion en cuanto al costo de vida, but you mostly show streets, businesses, people walking and traffic, anything else that would be interesting to see near Merida, a nice hike, nature, vegetation, cultural artefacts, etc?

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@kevinmiller8576]

Thanks for the info. My girl and I will be there in March to stay.

[@RoadTripInsights]

Glad it was helpful! 👍 Enjoy your vacation!

[@kbb1220]

I learned to love Merida because of the vlogs/walking tours on various YT channels I see (including yours) I have a question though. We all know Mexico is prone to Earthquakes. Does that happen in Merida a lot? Or not at all. I hope you notice this. Thank you! ❤

[@RoadTripInsights]

I have never heard of earthquakes in Yucatan peninsula, it’s not an earthquake zone

[@kbb1220]

@@RoadTripInsights well that's good to know. Thank you.

[@Raydriel26]

​@@kbb1220 I'm from Mérida, this is not an earthquake zone like Mexico City or other Cities in the Center of the country

[@kbb1220]

@@Raydriel26 oh muchas gracias for the information. I appreciate it. I have seen countless videos on KZbin about Merida and I'll have that noted. Again, thank you.

[@miguelgonzalez6213]

Pacific Coast is along the "Ring of Fire" and that's why it's more prone to tectonic movements.

[@davidhutton6532]

Would love to live there. You should give a tour oil f your house/apartment so we can see what you get for your money.

[@RoadTripInsights]

Great idea, thanks 👍

[@rachellefields6064]

Are there classes for learning Spanish and if so, are they expensive? Schools for children?

[@RoadTripInsights]

You can google, there are plenty of spanish classes there and they are CHEAP. Very affordable schools for children as well. Big expat community.

[@tjmexbc00]

muy bonito merida y lo que mas me sorprendio es que esta muy tranquilo y muy limpio ,muy pocas ciudades se ven asi felicidades a la gente de merida por tener una ciudad tan limpia

[@RoadTripInsights]

A mi tambien me encanta Merida y su gente es muy tranquilo por aya

[@tjmexbc00]

@@RoadTripInsights gracias por compartir muy buen video saludos cuidece

[@RoadTripInsights]

@@tjmexbc00 Gracias amigo igualmente

[@fuckyofeelings]

Limpio en solo lugares turistico o el Norte donde vive los gringos jaja

[@RoadTripInsights]

@@fuckyofeelings pues no deben tirar basura y poner esfuerzos para limpiar las calles, que no?

[@RichardCrews]

clean and quiet streets!!

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@mrbill0626]

Are there any hostels in or around Merida, or anywhere else in Mexico?

[@RoadTripInsights]

Lots of them and cheap.

[@treysvideoart]

What is the least expensive way to get there from California?

[@RoadTripInsights]

Spirit airlines

[@gailnedd8032]

Thank you.

[@RoadTripInsights]

You're welcome!

[@neilgraham924]

With wages so low how do people survive are they all retired with pensions or didgital nomads?

[@RoadTripInsights]

Most people rely on their social security and income from investments

[@noellopez9502]

My wife is dreading the heat. Realistically how long does it take to acclimate to Merida's weather?

[@RoadTripInsights]

1-10 weeks depending on the person. Merida's climate is awesome!

[@happyinparadise7812]

One or 2 years.

[@georgeamos1254]

Hello. I'm planning a trip to merida, can you recommend a nice Hotel?

[@RoadTripInsights]

You can find on booking dot com

[@sergiomovsessian49]

Your cost estimates are very conservative. A two bedroom house in centro, goes for $1500/month. Dinner for two, at a good restaurant, can be over $100. It depends on where you want to live and eat. But yes, overall, the cost of living is lower than in the US.

[@RoadTripInsights]

The overall cost is 2-3 times lower in general

[@pinetworkminer8377]

@@RoadTripInsights Compared to the US?

[@kcmap22]

Does anyone know if $45K can buy a (livable) home here or the surrounding areas? Anyone? I need to get out of the US! Thanks 🙂

[@RoadTripInsights]

You can buy a home in Merida even for 10K, but not sure if you will like it.

[@happyinparadise7812]

Here we are offered Healthcare to live. Not Healthcare for profit. That's an American thing. No Gracias

[@RoadTripInsights]

Lucky you! 👍

[@mineralt]

You are lucky. The US healthcare system is a grift. The only thing it has going for it, is that there is so much money flowing into it, that a lot of innovation does happen. People all over the world benefit from medicine and operation technology developed on the backs of Americans getting gouged.

[@derekuas]

Mexican health care sucks hahaha

[@edwinapayton8051]

What's the average cost for a 2023 BMW SUV?

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@zx10ryder1]

5:59...that guy flipped you off. Lol

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@robertlyman9789]

My sister lives on beach area in Telchap puerto

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@karriekondel7940]

How is daily life for LDS missionaries?

[@RoadTripInsights]

Idk

[@enriqueandrade896]

Are there any dialysis facilities near centro? What would be the costs? Any phone numbers available to reach the facilities. Does their health care cover any costs? I'm planing to visit first then maybe move there if possible. I will apreciate any info. Thank you!

[@RoadTripInsights]

I'm pretty sure there are a lot of these facilities and at bargain prices

[@carlnicholson9981]

Last vist there were a number of dialysis and Cancer treatment centers there. I also Google some.

[@pamaladalrymple9748]

I was happy to see masked folks onn the street.

[@RoadTripInsights]

👍😁

[@TheLordGoat]

Don't forget the flying water bugs.

[@RoadTripInsights]

Are there any?

[@TheLordGoat]

Used to be many lol more the 80s and 90s really, but id guess they're still lurking@@RoadTripInsights

[@denzelbanks1429]

Do you know where I can get prescription medicine at in Merida. I have a disability and need to stay on this medicine. Can you help me?

[@RoadTripInsights]

You can go to any medical consultant in any pharmacy and for $5-6 you can get a prescription

[@supermannnnnnnable]

TY! for all the info! I am a single Dada of a 3-year-old autistic son. Do they have schools for autism in Merida? I am retired and have 2400 us a month to live on and am looking for a better live for the same money I live on here in the states. Any help would be great and TY! I live in Florida so heat is no problem. Thanks again!

[@RoadTripInsights]

I think they may have these type of schools as more and more foreigners migrate to the Yucatan peninsula. Try to do a Google search. Good luck amigo!

[@good_guy_of_guit]

So, is Merida is good or bad to live?

[@RoadTripInsights]

It's an awesome place for expats 👍

[@fuckyofeelings]

If your white it's OK that's fore sure the people are very close minded to everyone else and even with fellow mexicanos from other states

[@eliopena8325]

@@fuckyofeelings what you mean by that? Please explain further

[@fuckyofeelings]

@Elio Peña exactly what I said. It's simple if your white american your treated with the best regard, if your not you get treated like shit. I'd never go back. These vlloggers exaggerate about how clean the city is and how great the people are. The majority of the city is dirty only the north where the rich live is clean and town center. People from yuctan are known scammers I learned this the hard way and from mezicans from other states who also told me the same. Also the local food is trash compared to other states. People can try and lie all they want these are facts. Women go missing over their in merida

[@derbuchhandelclub]

@ Merida Mexico 2023

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@frankkluz9787]

Way too expensive for Mexico is the rent ! -- A small or modest studio for $300 ? Or a 1 BR up to $500 is maybe the 'gringo prices' - certainly - not - what the locals can afford to pay ! -- The heat there is stifling for half or more of the year too.

[@RoadTripInsights]

You are right about that. These prices are for foreigners. For locals these prices are high.

[@fuckyofeelings]

100% correct and even the shitty houses prices are ridiculous

[@Raydriel26]

Yes brother, I live here and the prices for rent are going up! this is because of inflation and because a lot of people from other cities in the country are coming to live here, also there are more and more US citizens that come to live in the downtown of Merida, or the north side(which is expensive). And you're correct, our winter here (that last 2-3 months) is average 68 F, but most part of the year is 95 F or higher.

[@luisRoma747]

Don't complain, in California a 1bedroom is 1300 dollars monthly, not including utilities, also the neighborhood you will be living would not be great. Spend 1800 monthly the neighborhood gets better. Mexico here i come when I retire in December 2025. The young lady at 6:36 is Gorgeous !!! Where do I find her.

[@happyinparadise7812]

The high temperatures abd mosquitoes keep the whinning humans away. Gracias Dios

[@pamaladalrymple9748]

I'm going to visit first, then I plan on moving there. $1400/month😊

[@RoadTripInsights]

Good idea 👍

[@Affirmoholic]

What area is this?

[@RoadTripInsights]

Central part of city

[@sisterSarah364]

👍🏾🤗🌱🍀🌿⚘️

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@recopilacionesdetiktokymas]

02:05 you scared away the pigeons

[@RoadTripInsights]

Happens all the time 😄

[@fp2374]

My cousin there tells me doctor cost 50 USD..

[@RoadTripInsights]

As of today, the initial doctor's consultation is $5 USD

[@fp2374]

@@RoadTripInsights public or private? 5??

[@fp2374]

@@RoadTripInsights public or private? 5 usd ??

[@RoadTripInsights]

@@fp2374 Private. Places like Farmacias Roma or Similares all over Mexico offer indoor doctor's consultation and prescriptions. They charge 100 pesos (5 usd) for that. No appointment needed. First come first serve.

[@fp2374]

@@RoadTripInsights yes I am aware being all over Mexico too but those are not the same level of medical care to compare with other countries or even big cities in Mexico.

[@pakistanikaira]

Mexico is biotiful

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@9209-j1d]

Want a 1 room apartment furnished or shared house cheap for long term don't need whole house hit me up asap

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@LisaMcAllen]

Why is everyone still wearing a mask

[@RoadTripInsights]

☀️

[@jimd421]

This doesn't look like los angeles where's all the graffiti and the homeless people

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@eliopena8325]

Are they still wearing masks in public in 2023 or is this an old video😳

[@RoadTripInsights]

A lot of people still wear masks

[@happyinparadise7812]

Sheep do.

[@StrawmnMcPerson]

It's 2024 and we're currently in the second largest peak since 2020. Wear a mask, or get long c0vid.

[@StrawmnMcPerson]

It's 2024 and we're currently in the second largest peak since 2020. Wear a mask, or get long c0vid.

[@StrawmnMcPerson]

It's 2024 and we're currently in the second largest peak since 2020. Wear a mask, or get long c0vid.

[@luisdelagarza8635]

Bill, do all your dates with Mexican women speak English

[@RoadTripInsights]

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[@G.I.N.N]

No thx ...Too many gringo's / expats....I'll stay in my little city on the Pacific coast of Mexico. 😂

[@RoadTripInsights]

You are right about that, a lot of expats there

[@charlag569]

Why is everyone wearing masks?

[@RoadTripInsights]

Precaution I guess

[@Imtiredofthisgrandpa]

Their country. They can do whatever they want

[@dabinslc12341234]

Why are they wearing the face diapers? I thought everyone figured out they weren’t affective.

[@RoadTripInsights]

15% of mexicans still wear masks, I don't know why

[@Imtiredofthisgrandpa]

Why? Does wearing “face diapers” bother you? If it does, you should stay in your country then.

[@matiascepeda5953]

La tarifa del camion es de $8.50 mx saludos

[@RoadTripInsights]

Pues es igual que 0.5 USD amigo

[@GalloCaliente]

Chulada

[@RoadTripInsights]

Verdad

[@gregorgman]

100F+ in the Summer

[@RoadTripInsights]

That happens too

[@timothykeith1367]

sounds like south Texas