Cost of living in Tijuana, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Tijuana

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 56,435
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Mex$ 25,525
  • Cost of living in Tijuana is more expensive than in 85% of cities in Latin America (5 out of 26)
  • Cost of living in Tijuana is cheaper than in 68% of cities in the World (97 out of 143)
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List of prices in Tijuana
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 380
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 185
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 65
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 29
12 eggs, large Mex$ 53
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 31
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 80
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 45
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 28
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 40
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 244
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 39
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 30
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 21,037
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 9,910
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 1,025
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 10,360
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 6,481
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 634
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 406
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 4,848
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 3,013
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 122
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 111
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 809
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 524
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,425
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,119
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 405,033
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 24
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 1,425
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 178
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 101
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 300
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 830
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 75
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 63
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 75
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 40
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 44
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 267
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 516
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 154
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 1,129
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 893
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 139
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 100
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 54
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 7,687
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 4.13
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 1,027
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 74
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 258 prices entered by 25 different people.
Latest price update: May 22, 2025

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Tijuana position in our World Ranking

the world
97th
out of 143
latin america
5th
out of 26

Cheapest and most expensive products in Tijuana compared to other cities:

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4th
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