Cost of living in Tijuana, Mexico vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 221 (€9) | €15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 152 (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (€2.62) | €5.83 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (€0.83) | €1.12 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 40 (€1.63) | €3.32 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (€1.07) | €1.98 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 91 (€3.73) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (€1.89) | €1.94 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (€1.11) | €1.79 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 27 (€1.12) | €2.25 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 287 (€12) | €6 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (€1.14) | €1.70 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (€0.95) | €1.06 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,602 (€888) | €1,120 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,653 (€315) | €841 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 606 (€25) | €118 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,409 (€428) | €657 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,874 (€242) | €543 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 656 (€27) | €75 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 369 (€15) | €28 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,170 (€295) | €322 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,186 (€90) | €91 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 105 (€4.31) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 83 (€3.41) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is 52% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 678 (€28) | €92 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 533 (€22) | €37 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,364 (€56) | €89 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 886 (€36) | €90 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 287,150 (€11,809) | €22,770 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (€0.79) | €1.41 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 931 (€38) | €51 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 127 (€5.24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (€3.26) | €5.32 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 179 (€7) | €4.13 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 582 (€24) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 73 (€3.01) | €3.81 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (€2.20) | €3.42 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (€2.34) | €3.93 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 29 (€1.18) | €1.60 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (€1.29) | €2.23 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 159 (€7) | €23 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 405 (€17) | €37 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 146 (€5.99) | €21 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,323 (€54) | €79 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 627 (€26) | €47 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 148 (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 69 (€2.82) | €3.07 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 49 (€2.03) | €5.26 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,766 (€402) | €441 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.70 (€0.07) | €0.22 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 752 (€31) | €35 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (€2.56) | €7 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 457 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tijuana (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,973 (Mex$ 47,967) in Tijuana.
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