- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Tijuana
- Auckland
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tijuana (Mexico) and Auckland (New Zealand)
| Food | 40% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 137 (NZ$13.70) | NZ$19.46 | 30% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 73 (NZ$7.29) | NZ$9.49 | 23% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 37 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$8.50 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 17 (NZ$1.70) | NZ$2.66 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (NZ$2.67) | NZ$4.20 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15.83 (NZ$1.58) | NZ$5.75 | 72% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 40 (NZ$3.95) | NZ$5.77 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 24 (NZ$2.35) | NZ$3.45 | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (NZ$2.41) | NZ$3.92 | 38% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 17 (NZ$1.70) | NZ$3.17 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 210 (NZ$21) | NZ$17.26 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.25 (NZ$1.82) | NZ$3.00 | 39% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 11.43 (NZ$1.14) | NZ$2.57 | 56% |
| Housing | 61% | ||
| Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 4,786 (NZ$478) | NZ$1,593 | 70% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 921 (NZ$92) | NZ$183 | 50% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 473 (NZ$47) | NZ$57 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,083 (NZ$807) | NZ$921 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,450 (NZ$145) | NZ$242 | 40% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (NZ$6.33) | NZ$6.49 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 53 (NZ$5.33) | NZ$18.13 | 71% |
| Clothes | 46% | ||
| Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 514 (NZ$51) | NZ$130 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 529 (NZ$53) | NZ$81 | 34% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 700 (NZ$70) | NZ$156 | 55% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 543 (NZ$54) | NZ$132 | 59% |
| Transportation | 48% | ||
| Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is 48% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 191,071 (NZ$19,083) | NZ$37,417 | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10.45 (NZ$1.04) | NZ$2.16 | 52% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 531 (NZ$53) | NZ$101 | 48% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 110 (NZ$11.02) | NZ$23 | 53% |
| Personal Care | 41% | ||
| Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 79 (NZ$7.85) | NZ$17.00 | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 48 (NZ$4.76) | NZ$9.02 | 47% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 40 (NZ$3.99) | NZ$4.27 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (NZ$4.28) | NZ$5.77 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 24 (NZ$2.38) | NZ$2.89 | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (NZ$2.16) | NZ$3.17 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 67 (NZ$6.71) | NZ$25 | 73% |
| Entertainment | 46% | ||
| Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 277 (NZ$28) | NZ$49 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 94 (NZ$9.40) | NZ$32 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 333 (NZ$33) | NZ$107 | 69% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 574 (NZ$57) | NZ$107 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 61 (NZ$6.06) | NZ$13.67 | 56% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (NZ$4.33) | NZ$4.32 | 0% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 34 (NZ$3.35) | NZ$7.57 | 56% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 1,950 (NZ$195) | NZ$237 | 18% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.71 (NZ$0.37) | NZ$0.65 | 43% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 594 (NZ$59) | NZ$92 | 35% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 40 (NZ$3.97) | NZ$17.36 | 77% |
| TOTAL | 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,175 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tijuana (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
NZ$3,750
in Auckland
you would need to make just about NZ$1,915
(Mex$ 19,175)
in Tijuana.