Sat Apr 26 05:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Yucatán: Soaring Costs Leave Many Struggling to Make Ends Meet
**Mérida, Yucatán** – The rising cost of living in Yucatán has left many residents struggling to make ends meet, according to the Mexican Institute of Finance Executives (IMEF) Yucatán. The state has become one of the most expensive in Mexico, with inflation remaining stubbornly high for the past 13 months.
IMEF Yucatán reports that a minimum monthly income of 18,200 pesos is now required to maintain a basic standard of living in the state. This figure only covers essential expenses such as food, healthcare, housing, transportation, and utilities. With the rising cost of basic goods and everyday items, many Yucatecan families are finding their monthly income significantly below this threshold.
The report cites several factors contributing to the economic hardship, including increased housing demand driven by an influx of people from other states and countries, and stagnating wages. The high cost of living is impacting a significant portion of the population, forcing many families to make difficult choices to manage their finances. The IMEF is calling for urgent attention to these economic challenges to alleviate the financial strain on Yucatecan families.
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