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Meridais 41% cheaper Dorms avg $β16/night vs $β18/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forβ¦
Traveler type
π²π½ Merida
πΊπΎ Montevideo
Solo budget traveler
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13 hostels, avg 8.1 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $1862/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $4.59, dorms avg $18
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $4.64, 13 hostels
First-time Europer
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30 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | π²π½ Merida | πΊπΎ Montevideo | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β30 cheaper | $β51 | $21/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $47 cheaper | $74 | $26/day |
flashpackr Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $77 cheaper | $110 | $33/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | π²π½ Merida | πΊπΎ Montevideo |
|---|---|---|
| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β9.57 49% less | $β18.70 |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β20.65 33% less | $β30.95 |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β2.73 41% less | $β4.64 |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β3.21 30% less | $β4.59 |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β0.46 70% less | $β1.55 |
| π«24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | $β2 | β |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
π²π½
Merida
Mexico
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCasa Lool Beh (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$β16/night
Total hostels20
πΊπΎβΌ
Montevideo
Uruguay
36
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $18/night). Plenty to see (30 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMediomundo Hostel (9.4)
Annual dorm avg$β18/night
Total hostels13
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
π²π½ Merida
πΊπΎ Montevideo
πͺπΊ EU / EEA
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (90d)
πΊπΈ US
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¬π§ UK
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¦πΊ Australia
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (90d)
π¨π¦ Canada
Visa Free (180d)
Visa Free (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Merida & Montevideo
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
π²π½ Merida
34Β°C
High
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22Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 13mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
πΊπΎ Montevideo
24Β°C
High
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20Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 85mm/month
Best months: Jan, May, Aug, Nov
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
πΊπΎ Montevideo
1. Casa de Antonio MonteroFree
2. Casa de Fructuoso RiveraFree
3. Museo de Historia del ArteFree
4. Museo del FΓΊtbol
5. Obelisco a los Constituyentes de 1830Free
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