Tijuana, Mexico

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Mexico

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About Tijuana, Mexico

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$574

MXN 9,902.98

Family of 4 / mo

$1,474

MXN 25,406.66

Avg salary (after tax)

$1,050

MXN 18,110.37

Tijuana is the most populous city of the Mexican state of Baja California, located on the northwestern Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is the municipal seat of the Tijuana Municipality, the hub of the Tijuana metropolitan area and the most populous city in northern Mexico. Tijuana is just south of California and is adjacent to the Mexico–United States border which is part of the San Diego–Tijuana metro area.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $1,503
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $1,063
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $889.28
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $1,569

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.65
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $18,110

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $22.46
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $80.95
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $46.32
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $11.93
CappuccinoUSD $69.25

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $207.99
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $867.05
Fast Food ComboUSD $115.58

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $214.12
Apples (1 kg)USD $43.24
Bananas (1 kg)USD $27.28
Oranges (1 kg)USD $23.68
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $30.88
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $24.71
Onions (1 kg)USD $17.5
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $20.35
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $17.08
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $213.84
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $80.95
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $94.19
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $118.9
Dozen EggsUSD $32.05
White Rice (1 kg)USD $26.76
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $74.12
Milk (1 litre)USD $31.24

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $3,402
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $14,262
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $7,270
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $27,097
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $17,700
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $1,971

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $858.63
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $780.25
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $86.8
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,890
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $83,636

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $75.57
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $40.94
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $297,170
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $213.84
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $1,040
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $413,261
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $19.65

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $565.95
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $2,096