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| Expense | Tapachula | Tijuana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.10 | $5.81 | Tapachula |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.40 | $23.26 | Tapachula |
| Cappuccino | $1.53 | $1.74 | Tapachula |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $132 | Tapachula |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.70 | $21.32 | Tapachula |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.30 | $56.20 | Tapachula |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.28 | $16.28 | Tapachula |
| Fitness club membership | $14.28 | $16.28 | Tapachula |
| Cinema ticket | $3.74 | $4.26 | Tapachula |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $230 | $271 | Tapachula |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $160 | $188 | Tapachula |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $480 | $565 | Tapachula |
| Total single-person budget | $500 | $576 | Tapachula |
| Average net salary | $750 | $855 |
Tapachula is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Tapachula runs about $500 versus $576 in Tijuana — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Tapachula · Full cost of living in Tijuana