Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Merida?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Merida or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Merida or Toronto, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Merida or Toronto?
Merida
Merida is the largest city on the Yucatan Peninsula, which separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea. It is also the capital of the state of Yucatan as a whole. There is a population of 750,000 and is very rich in diversity and culture.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Cancun, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Mexico, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMerida $88Toronto $203
The average daily cost (per person) in Merida is $88, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $203. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Merida and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMerida $44Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMerida $88Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Merida and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Merida or Toronto? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Merida Hotel Prices and Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Merida $18Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Merida
Also for Merida, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Merida city hotels to Progreso Cruise Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Merida One Way: $47
- Private Transfer From Uxmal to Merida, English Speaking Driver: $73
- Mexico Private Transfer from Merida hotels to Merida airport: $41
- Mexico Private Transfer from Merida airport to central Merida: $41
- One-way Airport Transfers to Merida Hotels: $120
- Merida hotels to Mérida International Airport (MID) - Private Departure Transfer: $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara on the Lake,Canada: $178
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara Falls, Canada: $178
- Transfer Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ to Niagara-on-the-Lake,Canada: $160
- Transfer Toronto Pearson International Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls, Canada: $160
- Transfer Private Vehicle from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara Falls (Ontario): $145
- Transfer Private Minivan from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara Falls (Ontario): $159
- Shuttle Transfer Between Downtown and Niagara Falls: $111
- Private Transfer to Niagara Falls: $158
- Private Transfer for 1-10 Passengers to Downtown: $175
- Niagara Falls Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Transfer: $75
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $9.03
- Toronto Private Pearson Airport Transfers to Niagara Falls: $141
Is it cheaper to fly into Merida or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto and Merida change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMerida $29Toronto $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Merida
For Merida, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traveling Spoon Yucatecan Sopa de Lima Private Online Cooking Class: $40
- Private Nandayo Food Tour: $42
- Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine: $63
- Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit: $89
- Private Yucatecan Cooking Lesson in a Local Merida Home: $90
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $72
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $151
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Merida $16Toronto $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Merida
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Merida's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Train at the Zoo$0.12
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Uxmal Entrance (for 2)$20
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Mayan Village Entrance (for 2)$6.01
Tours and Activities in Merida
For Merida, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Adventure in Coloradas and Ría Lagartos and Cancunito: $120
- 2-hour Temazcal experience in the Mayan world: $181
- 3 Hour Tour in The Sotuta de Peón Live Museum: $60
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Merida, you choose!: $125
- 4 Cenotes Full Day Tour from Merida: $110
- 4x1 Tour Chichen Itza Magic Towns Valladolid & Izamal from Merida: $95
- 6-hour Guided Tour to Uxmal and Kabah Express: $67
- Adventure to Hacienda Mucuyche & Oxkintok, 2 cenotes from Mérida: $135
- Amazing Full-Day Tour to Celestun with Boat Ride - from Mérida: $122
- Ancestral Mayan Private Culinary Experience in Merida: $139
- Beach Tour in Yucalpetén from Mérida: $96
- Boat tour to Celestun from Merida: $134
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.26
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
- Best of Niagara Falls Tour with Optional Boat and Helicopter Ride: $66
- Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Harbour Cruise: $140
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Bus to Grotto - Tobermory Flowerpot Island Cruise Bruce Peninsula: $148
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMerida $16Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.01
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $40
- Craft Brewery Tour: $75
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $111
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- Toronto to Niagara Wine Tour : $133
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Merida and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Merida much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Merida would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Merida and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto than you might in Merida.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Merida Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Merida or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Merida. When comparing the sizes of Merida and Toronto, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Merida or Toronto?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Merida or Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto and Merida are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Merida this time of year.
In the summer, Merida is around the same temperature as Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Merida in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Toronto. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Merida. Merida usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Merida gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Merida usually receives around the same amount of rain as Toronto. Merida gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMerida 21°C (70°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Merida or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Merida during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Merida for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Merida is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Merida average around 21°C (70°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Merida. In the autumn, Merida often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Merida gets 233 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Merida. Merida usually gets more rain in October than Toronto. Merida gets 210 mm (8.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMerida 21°C (70°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Merida or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Merida and Toronto. Many visitors come to Merida in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Toronto can be very cold during winter. Merida is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Merida averages around 20°C (68°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
In Merida, it's very sunny this time of the year. Merida usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Merida gets 209 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Merida usually receives less rain than Toronto. Merida gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMerida 20°C (68°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Merida or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Merida as well as Toronto. Most visitors come to Merida for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Merida is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Merida in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Merida this time of the year. In the spring, Merida often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Merida gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Merida receives a lot of rain in the spring. Merida usually gets more rain in April than Toronto. Merida gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMerida 21°C (70°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Merida
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 21°C (70°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 20°C (68°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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