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Cheaper overall| Expense | Monterrey | Tijuana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.53 | $5.81 | Tijuana |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $26.11 | $23.26 | Tijuana |
| Cappuccino | $1.96 | $1.74 | Tijuana |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $148 | $132 | Tijuana |
| Monthly public transport pass | $23.94 | $21.32 | Tijuana |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $63.10 | $56.20 | Tijuana |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $18.28 | $16.28 | Tijuana |
| Fitness club membership | $18.28 | $16.28 | Tijuana |
| Cinema ticket | $4.79 | $4.26 | Tijuana |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $313 | $271 | Tijuana |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $218 | $188 | Tijuana |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $654 | $565 | Tijuana |
| Total single-person budget | $653 | $576 | Tijuana |
| Average net salary | $960 | $855 |
Tijuana is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Monterrey runs about $653 versus $576 in Tijuana — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Monterrey 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 Monterrey · Full cost of living in Tijuana