Cost of living in Tijuana, Mexico vs Whangarei, New Zealand
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Tijuana (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 279 (NZ$19) | NZ$19 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 160 (NZ$11) | NZ$11 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (NZ$4.31) | NZ$6 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$1.92 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 51 (NZ$3.53) | NZ$6 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 24 (NZ$1.65) | NZ$4.83 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 95 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (NZ$3.03) | NZ$3.93 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 30 (NZ$2.12) | NZ$3.71 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 34 (NZ$2.40) | NZ$4.19 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 268 (NZ$19) | NZ$19 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (NZ$1.96) | NZ$3.00 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (NZ$1.53) | NZ$2.80 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Tijuana (Mexico) is 50% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,327 (NZ$1,417) | NZ$1,742 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,547 (NZ$596) | NZ$1,441 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 616 (NZ$43) | NZ$248 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 9,581 (NZ$668) | NZ$1,281 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,652 (NZ$394) | NZ$1,046 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 928 (NZ$65) | NZ$222 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 402 (NZ$28) | NZ$68 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,222 (NZ$504) | NZ$676 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,195 (NZ$153) | NZ$244 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 107 (NZ$7) | NZ$10 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 (NZ$5.46) | NZ$20 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Tijuana (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 736 (NZ$51) | NZ$112 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 529 (NZ$37) | NZ$54 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,462 (NZ$102) | NZ$143 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,031 (NZ$72) | NZ$154 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Tijuana (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 297,419 (NZ$20,737) | NZ$35,100 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (NZ$1.34) | NZ$2.11 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 948 (NZ$66) | NZ$80 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 139 (NZ$10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Tijuana (Mexico) is 28% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 72 (NZ$5.03) | NZ$13 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 253 (NZ$18) | NZ$22 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 564 (NZ$39) | NZ$40 | - 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 77 (NZ$5.34) | NZ$10 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (NZ$3.74) | NZ$4.25 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (NZ$3.97) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (NZ$2.12) | NZ$2.28 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 32 (NZ$2.23) | NZ$3.03 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 159 (NZ$11) | NZ$27 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Tijuana (Mexico) is 57% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 424 (NZ$30) | NZ$41 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 141 (NZ$10) | NZ$29 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,104 (NZ$77) | NZ$65 | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 634 (NZ$44) | NZ$90 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 157 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 73 (NZ$5.06) | NZ$4.91 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (NZ$3.07) | NZ$8 | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,766 (NZ$681) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.01 (NZ$0.14) | NZ$1.32 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 760 (NZ$53) | NZ$67 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (NZ$4.34) | NZ$25 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tijuana (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Whangarei (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$4,700 in Whangarei you would need to make just about NZ$2,832 (Mex$ 40,617) in Tijuana.
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