3.4% below the Mexico average
Ranked #367 of 577 cities · More expensive than 36.4% of cities worldwide
Compared to Mexico average · See Mexico ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | MXN 15,813/mo ≈ $860 | MXN 8,786/mo ≈ $478 | 44% |
| 3-Bedroom | MXN 27,476/mo ≈ $1,495 | MXN 16,441/mo ≈ $894 | 40% |
Tijuana has a cost of living index of 31.6 (New York = 100, rent included), from a single data source.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Tijuana is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #367 of 577 cities). It is 3.4% cheaper than the Mexico average, based on 11 cities.
Groceries are affordable and dining out is average. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
Workers in Mexico earning MXN 1,033,465 gross take home MXN 64,202/month after tax (25.5% effective rate). See full Mexico tax calculator →
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