🇲🇽 Mexico · #365 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Tijuana

2.9% below the Mexico average

Ranked #365 of 558 cities · More expensive than 34.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to Mexico average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Tijuana

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 17,109/mo USD 10,311/mo 40%
3-Bedroom USD 33,366/mo USD 20,258/mo 40%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-2.9% Average
Rent
-2.0% Average
Groceries
-5.6% Average
Restaurants
-3.0% Average
Purchasing Power
+8.5% Strong

Living in Tijuana: What to Expect

Tijuana is average by global standards (ranked #365 of 558 cities). It is 2.9% cheaper than the Mexico average, based on 10 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Mexico earning MXN 987,821 gross take home MXN 62,181/month after tax (24.5% effective rate). See full Mexico tax calculator →

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