Cost of living in Tijuana (Mexico) is 61% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is 56% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Tijuana | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 412 (12,378 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | + 265% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 183 (5,499 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 59 (1,765 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (814 Pound) | 620 Pound | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 53 (1,606 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 31 (931 Pound) | 502 Pound | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 80 (2,415 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (1,355 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 28 (853 Pound) | 782 Pound | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 40 (1,201 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 1237% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 244 (7,319 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 249% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (1,113 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 35 (1,041 Pound) | 495 Pound | + 110% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is about the same as in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 21,037 (631,710 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,910 (297,584 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,025 (30,775 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,360 (311,088 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,481 (194,627 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 634 (19,033 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 413 (12,392 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,848 (145,571 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 260% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,013 (90,467 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 195% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 122 (3,666 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 111 (3,338 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | + 57% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 809 (24,293 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 524 (15,736 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 813% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,425 (42,777 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,119 (33,599 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 55% | |
Transportation | + 131% | |||
Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is 131% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 405,033 (12,162,606 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (698 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 1,310 (39,338 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 900% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 177 (5,327 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 239% | |||
Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is 239% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (3,022 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 300 (9,016 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 1836% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 830 (24,919 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | + 151% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 75 (2,255 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 504% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (1,880 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1830% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (2,243 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (1,197 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 1184% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 44 (1,314 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1260% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 267 (8,015 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | + 168% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is 77% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Tijuana | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 516 (15,505 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 154 (4,631 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,129 (33,915 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 893 (26,812 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 139 (4,180 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 602% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 97 (2,909 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 54 (1,630 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 7,687 (230,818 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 738% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.13 (124 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 1140% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,027 (30,827 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 1204% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 74 (2,231 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 515% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% |

These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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