Nov. 19, 2025

The Costco Reality Check: Is Life in Mexico Really Cheaper? | This Might Be a Bad Idea

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The Costco Reality Check: Is Life in Mexico Really Cheaper? | This Might Be a Bad Idea
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We thought moving to Mexico meant half-price groceries and margaritas on tap… until our first Costco trip totaled 8,000 pesos. 😳

In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, Erica & Jeff break down the real cost of living in Mérida, Mexico. From grocery store sticker shock and $400 Costco runs to discovering local gems like Rancher’s Table and fresh seafood deliveries, we’re talking all things food, budgeting, and what’s actually cheaper when you move abroad.

💬 In this episode:

  • Is life in Mexico really cheaper than the U.S.?

  • Grocery shopping mistakes every expat makes

  • Costco vs. local markets: what’s worth it

  • Why food goes bad faster (and how we learned the hard way)

  • Growing our own garden to save money 🌿

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