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Medical Treatments in Tijuana

Tijuana is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Microbiology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Perinatology

Anaesthesiology

Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Tijuana

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

71%

Cheaper than USA
on average

86%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

MX$6,000

Hospital Room
per day

MX$800

Budget Hotel
per night

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Food & Dining Costs (MX$)

Business Lunch

MX$250 ↓23%

US MX$324

Budget Meal

MX$100 ↓54%

US MX$216

Cheap Restaurant

MX$120 ↓56%

US MX$270

Water Bottle (1.5L)

MX$15 ↓58%

US MX$36

Coffee (Café)

MX$65 ↓28%

US MX$90

Groceries (Weekly)

MX$1,200 ↓44%

US MX$2,160

Item	MX$	vs US
Business Lunch	250	23% less
Budget Meal	100	54% less
Cheap Restaurant	120	56% less
Water Bottle (1.5L)	15	58% less
Coffee (Café)	65	28% less
Groceries (Weekly)	1,200	44% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Tijuana include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (MX$)

Budget Hotel / Night

MX$800 ↓51%

US MX$1,620

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

MX$2,500 ↓23%

US MX$3,240

Luxury Hotel / Night

MX$7,000 ↓3%

US MX$7,200

Airbnb / Month

MX$12,000 ↓73%

US MX$45,000

Apartment (City Centre)

MX$16,000 ↓60%

US MX$39,600

Apartment (Outside Centre)

MX$8,000 ↓72%

US MX$28,800

Item	MX$	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	800	51% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	2,500	23% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	7,000	3% less
Airbnb / Month	12,000	73% less
Apartment (City Centre)	16,000	60% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	8,000	72% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (MX$)

Doctor Consultation

MX$700 ↓81%

US MX$3,600

Hospital Room / Day

MX$6,000 ↓90%

US MX$63,000

Basic Medicine

MX$200 ↓26%

US MX$270

Travel Health Insurance / Day

MX$150 ↓67%

US MX$450

Nursing Care / Day

MX$2,500 ↓60%

US MX$6,300

Physiotherapy Session

MX$900 ↓67%

US MX$2,700

Dental Checkup

MX$500 ↓86%

US MX$3,600

Item	MX$	vs US
Doctor Consultation	700	81% less
Hospital Room / Day	6,000	90% less
Basic Medicine	200	26% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	150	67% less
Nursing Care / Day	2,500	60% less
Physiotherapy Session	900	67% less
Dental Checkup	500	86% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Tijuana costs up to 86% less than the US. A hospital room is just MX$6,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (MX$)

Local Transport (Monthly)

MX$600 ↓52%

US MX$1,260

Airport Taxi

MX$500 ↓49%

US MX$990

Taxi per km

MX$12 ↓67%

US MX$36

Fuel / Litre

MX$24

US MX$18

Local SIM + Data

MX$200 ↓72%

US MX$720

Item	MX$	vs US
Local Transport (Monthly)	600	52% less
Airport Taxi	500	49% less
Taxi per km	12	67% less
Fuel / Litre	24	33% more
Local SIM + Data	200	72% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (MX$)

Internet / Month

MX$450 ↓62%

US MX$1,170

Laundry / Load

MX$80

US MX$72

Mobile Prepaid / Month

MX$200 ↓78%

US MX$900

Clothes (Avg.)

MX$700 ↓3%

US MX$720

Haircut

MX$120 ↓73%

US MX$450

Movie Ticket

MX$80 ↓70%

US MX$270

Gym / Month

MX$700 ↓29%

US MX$990

Beer

MX$45 ↓64%

US MX$126

Item	MX$	vs US
Internet / Month	450	62% less
Laundry / Load	80	11% more
Mobile Prepaid / Month	200	78% less
Clothes (Avg.)	700	3% less
Haircut	120	73% less
Movie Ticket	80	70% less
Gym / Month	700	29% less
Beer	45	64% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Tijuana are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Tijuana is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Mexico. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Tijuana for Medical Treatment?

Tijuana is the most popular medical tourism destination in Mexico, just minutes from San Diego. The city is famous for affordable dental care, bariatric surgery, and cosmetic procedures, with prices 50-70% lower than the US.

Medical Tourism in Tijuana

Patients from around the world travel to Tijuana for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

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