Cost of living in Tijuana is 70% higher than in Loja (without rent).
Rent in Tijuana is 70% more expensive than in Loja.
Cost of living including rent in Tijuana is 70% higher than in Loja.
Food in Tijuana is 61% more expensive than in Loja.
Transport in Tijuana is 321% more expensive than in Loja.
| Tijuana | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tijuana | Loja | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
12.9 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.7 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.39 $ | 6.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.06 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.13 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ | 0.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.7 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.18 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.56 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 9.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.72 $ | 3.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.88 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 29.5 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.4 $ | 9.75 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 45.4 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.06 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.23 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.18 $ | 2.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.8 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.8 $ | 26.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.4 $ | 29.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ | 210 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 741 $ | 325 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 557 $ | 312 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,127 $ | 448 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,860 $ | 656 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,715 $ | 501 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 856 $ | 425 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.73 % | 11.32 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.4 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.24 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ | 5.55 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.3 $ | 98.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.2 $ | 65.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 185 $ | 256 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,656 $ | 5,674 $ |