Cost of Living in Tijuana, Mexico

Last updated on Apr 18, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Tijuana, Mexico is generally quite affordable. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Tijuana can cost anywhere from $400 to $600 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $500 to $800 USD per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Tijuana is usually around $10 to $15 USD per person.

Is the cost of living in Tijuana high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Tijuana, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Tijuana is generally considered to be lower than in its U.S. neighbor, San Diego. Renting an apartment in the city is relatively inexpensive when compared to other Mexico cities. Food, utilities, and transportation are all inexpensive as well. Additionally, movie tickets and basic services such as haircuts, laundry or dry cleaning are much cheaper," said one person in Tijuana.

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

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