Cost of living in Tijuana (Mexico) is about the same as in Pemba (Mozambique)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 398 prices entered by 31 different people.
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Food | ||||
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Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is about the same as in Pemba (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 430 (1,630 MT) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 193 (732 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 72 (273 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 28 (108 MT) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 52 (197 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (100 MT) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 86 (326 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (177 MT) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 37 (140 MT) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 33 (125 MT) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 309 (1,169 MT) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 35 (133 MT) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 27 (104 MT) | - | - | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is about the same as in Pemba (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,941 (90,673 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 11,157 (42,257 MT) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,174 (4,445 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,858 (56,273 MT) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,598 (28,776 MT) | 49,800 MT | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 797 (3,020 MT) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 452 (1,710 MT) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,867 (18,431 MT) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,835 (10,738 MT) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 126 (479 MT) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 135 (511 MT) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is about the same as in Pemba (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,066 (4,036 MT) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (2,437 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,846 (6,993 MT) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,382 (5,233 MT) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Pemba (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 375,005 (1,420,273 MT) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (85 MT) | 62 MT | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 1,162 (4,399 MT) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 188 (710 MT) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is about the same as in Pemba (Mozambique) | ||||
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Tijuana | Pemba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 127 (481 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 319 (1,208 MT) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 852 (3,228 MT) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 111 (421 MT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (207 MT) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 65 (247 MT) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 32 (122 MT) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 40 (151 MT) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 303 (1,147 MT) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is about the same as in Pemba (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 469 (1,774 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 166 (629 MT) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,128 (4,271 MT) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 961 (3,638 MT) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 149 (562 MT) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 87 (331 MT) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 64 (241 MT) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 8,635 (32,703 MT) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.73 (14 MT) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,021 (3,866 MT) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (277 MT) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 398 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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