Cost of living in Tijuana, Mexico vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is 49% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 279 ($14) | $19 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 ($8) | $9 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 ($3.12) | $7 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 ($1.06) | $1.69 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 51 ($2.56) | $6 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 ($1.19) | $7 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 95 ($4.77) | $10 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 ($2.19) | $4.89 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 ($1.54) | $2.41 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 34 ($1.74) | $3.43 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 268 ($14) | $16 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 ($1.42) | $2.56 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 ($1.11) | $4.30 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is 69% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,327 ($1,026) | $2,610 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,547 ($431) | $1,963 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 616 ($31) | $279 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,581 ($484) | $1,732 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,652 ($285) | $1,316 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 928 ($47) | $143 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 402 ($20) | $41 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,222 ($364) | $450 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,195 ($111) | $132 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 ($5.42) | $14 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 ($3.95) | $26 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 736 ($37) | $66 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 529 ($27) | $75 | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,462 ($74) | $101 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,031 ($52) | $172 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 297,419 ($15,011) | $25,902 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 ($0.97) | $1.03 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 948 ($48) | $42 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 ($7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is 63% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 72 ($3.64) | $12 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 253 ($13) | $29 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 564 ($28) | $115 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 77 ($3.87) | $9 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 ($2.71) | $4.89 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 ($2.87) | $5.81 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 ($1.53) | $5.70 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 ($1.61) | $2.05 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 159 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 424 ($21) | $58 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 ($7) | $26 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,104 ($56) | $123 | - 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 634 ($32) | $110 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 157 ($8) | $13 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 ($3.66) | $6 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 ($2.22) | $7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,766 ($493) | $429 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.01 ($0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 760 ($38) | $51 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 ($3.14) | $10 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,200 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,504 (Mex$ 69,419) in Tijuana.
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