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Oaxacais 23% cheaper Dorms avg $β16/night vs $β19/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forβ¦
Traveler type
π²π½ Merida
π²π½ Oaxaca
Solo budget traveler
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21 hostels, avg 9.0 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $86/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $3.02, dorms avg $19
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $2.32, 21 hostels
First-time Europer
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23 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | π²π½ Merida | π²π½ Oaxaca | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β30 | $β23 cheaper | $7/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $47 | $36 cheaper | $11/day |
flashpackr Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $77 | $67 cheaper | $10/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | π²π½ Merida | π²π½ Oaxaca |
|---|---|---|
| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β9.57 | $β6.64 31% less |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β20.65 | $β13.45 35% less |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β2.73 | $β2.32 15% less |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β3.21 | $β3.02 6% less |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β0.46 15% less | $β0.54 |
| 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
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Oaxaca
Mexico
44
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Higher dorm prices (avg $19/night). Strong hostel scene (21 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelHostal Central (9.7)
Annual dorm avg$β19/night
Total hostels21
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
π²π½ Merida
π²π½ Oaxaca
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 & Oaxaca
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
Β°C Β· mm
π²π½ Merida
34Β°C
High
/
22Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 13mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec
π²π½ Oaxaca
30Β°C
High
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14Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 23mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
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 Oaxaca
1. Γrbol del TuleFree
2. Benito JuΓ‘rezFree
3. Capilla AbiertaFree
4. Casa CuΓ©Free
5. Casa de JuΓ‘rez
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