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| Expense | Ciudad López Mateos | Tijuana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.41 | $5.81 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.62 | $23.26 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $1.74 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $123 | $132 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Monthly public transport pass | $19.82 | $21.32 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.26 | $56.20 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.14 | $16.28 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Fitness club membership | $15.14 | $16.28 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Cinema ticket | $3.96 | $4.26 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $247 | $271 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $172 | $188 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $516 | $565 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Total single-person budget | $532 | $576 | Ciudad López Mateos |
| Average net salary | $795 | $855 |
Ciudad López Mateos is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ciudad López Mateos runs about $532 versus $576 in Tijuana — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Tijuana leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ciudad López Mateos · Full cost of living in Tijuana