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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | π²π½ Merida | π²π½ Sayulita | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed Β· street food Β· free activities | $β30 cheaper | $β50 | $20/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private Β· restaurants | $47 cheaper | $65 | $18/day |
flashpackr Private rooms Β· dining out Β· some tours | $77 cheaper | $82 | $4/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | π²π½ Merida | π²π½ Sayulita |
|---|---|---|
| π₯Street food meal Local market, street stall | $β9.57 | $β7 27% less |
| π½οΈMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $β20.65 | $β20 3% less |
| πΊBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $β2.73 22% less | $β3.50 |
| βCoffee Espresso or flat white | $β3.21 | $β3 7% less |
| πSingle metro / bus Standard single ticket | $β0.46 43% less | $β0.80 |
| π«24-hour day pass Unlimited public transport | $β2 20% less | $β2.50 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexβ’
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
π²π½
Merida
Mexico
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCasa Lool Beh (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$β16/night
Total hostels20
π²π½
Sayulita
Mexico
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelViajero Sayulita Hostel (9.5)
Annual dorm avg$β23/night
Total hostels7
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
π²π½ Merida
π²π½ Sayulita
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 & Sayulita
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 Sayulita
26Β°C
High
/
19Β°C
Low
π§ Rainfall: 1mm/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 Sayulita
1. Evoke The SpiritFree
2. La Colina ProjectFree
3. Lindaβs Jungle LotFree
4. MexoticFree
5. Palapa de Fracc. Las Parotas 2a EtapaFree
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