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Valladolidis 21% cheaper β BDI "Good Deal" (64/10) vs Merida "Fair" (43/10). Dorms avg $β16/night vs $β13/night.
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | π²π½ Merida | π²π½ Valladolid | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β30 | $β24 cheaper | $6/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $38 | $36 cheaper | $2/day |
flashpackr Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | β | $60 | β |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | π²π½ Merida | π²π½ Valladolid |
|---|---|---|
| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β4 44% less | $β7.14 |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β12 15% less | $β14.07 |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β2.50 | $β2.23 11% less |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β2 27% less | $β2.73 |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β0.50 | $β0.46 8% less |
| π«24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | β | $β1.50 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
π²π½βΌ
Merida
Mexico
43
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $16/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostal HomΓΊn Oro Verde (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$β16/night
Total hostels15
π²π½βΌ
Valladolid
Mexico
64
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $13/night). Strong hostel scene (18 hostels). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCasa Xtakay (9.8)
Annual dorm avg$β13/night
Total hostels18
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
π²π½ Merida
π²π½ Valladolid
πͺπΊ EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
πΊπΈ US
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
π¬π§ UK
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
π¦πΊ Australia
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
π¨π¦ Canada
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (180d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Merida & Valladolid
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
π²π½ Merida
No weather data
π²π½ Valladolid
33Β°C
High
/
22Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 42mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
Things To Do
Top Attractions
π²π½ Merida
1. Estuctura Maya - San Pedro CholulFree
2. Estuctura maya en la exhacienda ChichΓ SuΓ‘β¦Free
3. Estuctura maya en la exhacienda San Pedro β¦Free
4. Exhacienda San Pedro CholulFree
5. XoclanFree
π²π½ Valladolid
No attraction data
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