Opinion: As the Mexican peso faces appreciation, the cost of being American in Tijuana increases [Opinion]
The Mexican peso’s rise relative to the U.S. dollar — it has appreciated against the dollar by about 15 percent since 2022 — is changing the dynamics of living in Tijuana.Personally, I have always been fascinated by Mexican money. Its colorful and imaginative designs are evocative of the vibrant culture and friendly people that make Mexico so unique. Having lived south of the U.
The declining value of the dollar does have a noticeable impact on my life. This may sound silly, but one of the biggest challenges for us gringos comes down to math. Simple calculations for costs have become more challenging. I used to divide prices by two and move the decimal place over to quickly convert from pesos to dollars, but now, with a more complicated 17:1 exchange rate, my on-the-spot conversion has become tricky.
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