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Our Real Cost of Living in Merida, Mexico: Every Number, No Filter
May 20, 2026

Our Real Cost of Living in Merida, Mexico: Every Number, No Filter

Erica and Jeff sat down and did something most people are too polite or too embarrassed to do: they shared their actual monthly budget, line by line, no rounding up, no conveniently missing categories. The total for a full mo...

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5 Loves, 5 Hates: Our Honest Take on Living in Merida, Mexico
May 13, 2026

5 Loves, 5 Hates: Our Honest Take on Living in Merida, Mexico

After nearly a year in Mérida, Erica and Jeff are sharing the honest list: what they love, what they hate, and what still makes them say, “This might be a bad idea.”From bugs, heat, trash, potholes, paperwork, and slow timelines to community, history, sunshine, cenotes, and a slower pace of lif…

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The Locals Who Keep Expats from Drowning (Literally) | ft. YucaFriends
May 6, 2026

The Locals Who Keep Expats from Drowning (Literally) | ft. YucaFriends

If you're thinking about moving to Merida, Mexico, there are a few things nobody warns you about until after you've signed a lease — like the water you can't drink straight from the tap, the AC unit that will betray you the moment you leave town, and the rooftop water tank that grows algae if you i…

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