- 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 | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Reynosa (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 71 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 72 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 57 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (Dirham 3.66) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 32 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 6 | - 37% | |
| 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 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 20 (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 9 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 16 (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 9 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 127 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 48 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 21 (Dirham 4.28) | Dirham 4.71 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 13 (Dirham 2.78) | Dirham 4.56 | - 39% | |
| 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 878) | Dirham 13,583 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 3,000 (Dirham 625) | Dirham 11,205 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,667 (Dirham 347) | Dirham 260 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 4,000 (Dirham 833) | Dirham 7,278 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 1,500 (Dirham 312) | 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 86) | Dirham 294 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 7,857 (Dirham 1,637) | Dirham 1,587 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,433 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 490 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 33 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 51 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 41 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Reynosa (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 675 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 231 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 790 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 196 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,013 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 329 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 850 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 355 | - 50% | |
| 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$ 173,822 (Dirham 36,208) | Dirham 76,866 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 10 (Dirham 2.12) | Dirham 1.81 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 515 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 80 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 24 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Reynosa (Mexico) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 51 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 65 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 300 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 166 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 86 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 33 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 46 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 41 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 23 (Dirham 4.74) | Dirham 13 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 19 (Dirham 3.85) | Dirham 14 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 113 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 61 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Reynosa (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 267 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 207 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 109 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 70 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 491 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 534 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 529 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 150 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 73 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 57 | - 73% | |
| 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 | - 76% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,475 (Dirham 516) | Dirham 715 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.62 (Dirham 0.34) | Dirham 0.38 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 521 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 371 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 47 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 3% | |
| 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 1,472 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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 37,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 13,977
(Mex$ 67,097)
in Reynosa.
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