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VS Mérida
Mexico
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Puerto Vallarta
Mexico2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Mérida | Puerto Vallarta | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 480 USD | 620 USD | Mérida |
| Food | 320 USD | 340 USD | Mérida |
| Utilities | 60 USD | 65 USD | Mérida |
| Transport | 30 USD | 30 USD | Mérida |
| Healthcare | 50 USD | 55 USD | Mérida |
| Internet | 34 USD | 35 USD | Mérida |
| Entertainment | 168 USD | 192 USD | Mérida |
| Other | 108 USD | 120 USD | Mérida |
| Total (monthly) | 1,250 USD | 1,457 USD | Mérida |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Mérida | Puerto Vallarta | Best |
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| Cost of living | 66 | 60 | Mérida |
| Safety | 62 | 60 | Mérida |
| Quality of life | 76 | 75 | Mérida |
| Internet | 78 | 78 | Mérida |
| Healthcare | 74 | 72 | Mérida |
| Transport | 70 | 66 | Mérida |
| Nightlife | 72 | 84 | Puerto Vallarta |
| Climate | 92 | 94 | Puerto Vallarta |
| English | 84 | 84 | Mérida |
| Visa ease | 78 | 78 | Mérida |