- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- United Arab Emirates
- Reynosa
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Reynosa, Mexico compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reynosa (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 71 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 72 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (Dirham 3.62) | Dirham 8 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 48 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 34 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 9 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (Dirham 3.24) | Dirham 9 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 127 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 48 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 (Dirham 4.24) | Dirham 5.16 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 (Dirham 2.75) | Dirham 4.56 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Reynosa (Mexico) is 85% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,214 (Dirham 869) | Dirham 13,583 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,375 (Dirham 696) | Dirham 11,205 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,667 (Dirham 344) | Dirham 260 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,000 (Dirham 825) | Dirham 7,278 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 1,500 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 5,409 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 130 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 414 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 294 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,857 (Dirham 1,621) | Dirham 1,546 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,433 (Dirham 296) | Dirham 476 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 28 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 51 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 41 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Reynosa (Mexico) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 675 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 231 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 790 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 196 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,013 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 329 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 850 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 355 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Reynosa (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 182,500 (Dirham 37,649) | Dirham 76,866 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10 (Dirham 2.10) | Dirham 1.81 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 515 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 80 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Reynosa (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 51 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 66 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 300 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 204 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 86 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 31 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (Dirham 4.69) | Dirham 10 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (Dirham 3.82) | Dirham 13 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 113 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 72 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Reynosa (Mexico) is 55% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 267 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 198 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 109 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 70 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 491 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 572 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 529 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 150 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 73 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 57 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 44 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 34 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 30 | - 77% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Dirham 2,120 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.62 (Dirham 0.33) | Dirham 0.38 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 521 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 371 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 47 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,529 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Reynosa (Mexico) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 39,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 14,901
(Mex$ 72,230)
in Reynosa.
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