Cost of living in Tijuana (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tijuana | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 407 ($20) | $22 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 183 ($9) | $11 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 ($3.09) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 ($1.37) | $0.91 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 51 ($2.48) | $4.15 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 ($1.39) | $4.11 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 ($3.92) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 ($2.10) | $3.60 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 28 ($1.35) | $1.69 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 32 ($1.55) | $5.89 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 224 ($11) | $18 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 36 ($1.75) | $2.78 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 30 ($1.49) | $1.65 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is 65% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tijuana | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,594 ($1,006) | $2,449 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,705 ($474) | $1,797 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,047 ($51) | $276 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,481 ($512) | $1,445 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,638 ($324) | $1,138 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 594 ($29) | $142 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 386 ($19) | $57 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,652 ($227) | $277 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,447 ($120) | $150 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 129 ($6) | $11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 148 ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tijuana | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 802 ($39) | $52 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 527 ($26) | $50 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,430 ($70) | $90 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,157 ($56) | $108 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is about the same as in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tijuana | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 405,033 ($19,783) | $29,646 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 ($1.14) | $0.84 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 1,388 ($68) | $65 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 177 ($9) | $14 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is 46% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tijuana | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 93 ($4.55) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 300 ($15) | $29 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 830 ($41) | $98 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 ($3.67) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 ($2.61) | $3.23 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 ($3.06) | $5.87 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 ($1.69) | $4.33 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 42 ($2.06) | $1.91 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 289 ($14) | $21 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Tijuana | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 440 ($21) | $50 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 142 ($7) | $27 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 947 ($46) | $325 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 871 ($43) | $76 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 138 ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 92 ($4.49) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 57 ($2.77) | $5.26 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 7,687 ($375) | $416 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.13 ($0.20) | $0.75 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 994 ($49) | $41 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 ($3.63) | $8 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 360 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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