Cost of living in Tijuana (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tijuana | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 430 (CHF 23) | CHF 24 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 193 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (CHF 3.86) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (CHF 1.53) | CHF 1.87 | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 52 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 6 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 3.50 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 86 (CHF 4.62) | CHF 10 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 3.94 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 37 (CHF 1.98) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 33 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 1.77 | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 309 (CHF 17) | CHF 13 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.55 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (CHF 1.47) | CHF 2.23 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tijuana | Aarau | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,941 (CHF 1,283) | CHF 2,065 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,157 (CHF 598) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,174 (CHF 63) | CHF 346 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,858 (CHF 796) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,598 (CHF 407) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 797 (CHF 43) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 452 (CHF 24) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,867 (CHF 261) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,835 (CHF 152) | CHF 150 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 126 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 135 (CHF 7) | CHF 27 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is 24% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,066 (CHF 57) | CHF 99 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (CHF 34) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,846 (CHF 99) | CHF 130 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,382 (CHF 74) | CHF 171 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,005 (CHF 20,090) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 1.76 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 1,162 (CHF 62) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 188 (CHF 10) | CHF 36 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tijuana | Aarau | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 127 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 319 (CHF 17) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 852 (CHF 46) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 111 (CHF 5.96) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 4.43 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (CHF 3.49) | CHF 3.53 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (CHF 1.72) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 3.05 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 303 (CHF 16) | CHF 46 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
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Tijuana | Aarau | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 469 (CHF 25) | CHF 73 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 166 (CHF 9) | CHF 37 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,128 (CHF 60) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 961 (CHF 51) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (CHF 8) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 87 (CHF 4.68) | CHF 5.40 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 64 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 5.85 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,635 (CHF 463) | CHF 550 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.73 (CHF 0.20) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,021 (CHF 55) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (CHF 3.92) | CHF 8 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 426 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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