Cost of living in Nuevo Laredo is 31% lower than in Tijuana (without rent).
Rent in Nuevo Laredo is 68% cheaper than in Tijuana.
Cost of living including rent in Nuevo Laredo is 48% lower than in Tijuana.
Food in Nuevo Laredo is 20% cheaper than in Tijuana.
Transport in Nuevo Laredo is 69% cheaper than in Tijuana.
| Nuevo Laredo | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nuevo Laredo | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.29 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.1 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.03 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.76 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.28 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.24 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.96 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 9.56 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.51 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.37 $ | 3.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.04 $ | 18.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 33.7 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.86 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.16 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.45 $ | 2.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.2 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.3 $ | 56.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.8 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 82 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 332 $ | 741 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 172 $ | 557 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 502 $ | 1,127 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,688 $ | 2,860 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,741 $ | 1,715 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 899 $ | 856 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.27 % | 11.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.3 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.55 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 6.46 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.7 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.3 $ | 42.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 289 $ | 185 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,065 $ | 2,656 $ |