Cost of living
Baja California (Mexico) compared to Baja California Sur
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Overview comparison
Baja California (Mexico)Baja California Sur
Consumer prices in Baja California Sur are roughly 1% higher than in Baja California (Mexico).
Cost of living
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | Baja California Sur |
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| Total with rent one person | 782 | 855 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,816 | 2,253 |
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| Without rent one person | 505 | 439 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,812 | 1,646 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 327.22 | 331.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 930.26 | 981.45 |
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| Food person | 291 | 342 |
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| Food family | 810 | 1,011 |
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| Transport person | 140.55 | 131.23 |
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| Transport family | 393 | 294.1 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.8 years | 82.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | Baja California Sur |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.48 | 9.02 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.91 | 27.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.53 | 8.74 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 | 2.52 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.67 | 3.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.98 | 1.17 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | Baja California Sur |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 377.09 | 392.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 299.61 | 358.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 914.34 | 808.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 666.35 | 651.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.71 | 37.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.99 | 52.03 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.24 | 36.91 |
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Transportation
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | Baja California Sur |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.19 | 12.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 863 | 775 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 593 | 498 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 32.42% | 29.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.39 | 19.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | Baja California Sur |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.77 | 2.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.08 | 2.48 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.97 | 8.11 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.73 | 6.45 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.93 | 10.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Baja California (Mexico) | Baja California Sur |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.61 | 35.08 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.21 | 3.74 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.78 | 38.79 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.54 | 10.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.91 | 60.75 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.37 | 71.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 255.63 | 214.47 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,707 | 9,631 |
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