Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Lorica is 34% lower than in Tijuana (without rent).
Rent in Santa Cruz de Lorica is 45% cheaper than in Tijuana.
Cost of living including rent in Santa Cruz de Lorica is 39% lower than in Tijuana.
Food in Santa Cruz de Lorica is 28% cheaper than in Tijuana.
Transport in Santa Cruz de Lorica is 59% cheaper than in Tijuana.
| Santa Cruz de Lorica | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santa Cruz de Lorica | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.79 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.5 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.86 $ | 8.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 3.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.63 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.85 $ | 1.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.97 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.02 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.07 $ | 9.56 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.29 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.39 $ | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.97 $ | 3.72 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.77 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 41.8 $ | 29.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 24.2 $ | 18.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.3 $ | 45.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.68 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.7 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.64 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.11 $ | 2.18 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.2 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 56.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
23.5 $ | 27.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 228 $ | 741 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 223 $ | 557 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 359 $ | 1,127 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 917 $ | 2,860 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 726 $ | 1,715 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 324 $ | 856 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.93 % | 11.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 18.4 $ | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.76 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 3.63 $ | 14.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 81 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.4 $ | 42.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 275 $ | 185 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,140 $ | 2,656 $ |