Tijuana, Mexico is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1050 for one person and $2567 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Tijuana are 19% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Tijuana is 60% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Tijuana is, on average, 82% lower than in New York City.
Tijuana is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high cost of living in Tijuana is primarily due to elevated rent and utilities. These expenses significantly impact overall affordability.
Food costs in Tijuana are 3% higher than the European benchmark. While not the main concern, it does contribute to overall living expenses.
Public transport in Tijuana is 57% higher than the European benchmark. This increase can affect daily commuting costs for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.9 $ |
| Dinner | 32.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.39 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.06 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.13 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.04 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.93 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.51 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.18 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.56 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.72 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.88 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 29.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 45.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.06 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.82 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.18 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 37 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 57 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 27.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 370 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 741 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 557 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,127 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,86 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,715 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 856 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.73% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 14.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 76.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 185 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,656 $ |