Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 37% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
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Sharjah | Aguascalientes | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 349 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 203 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 78 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 42 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.04 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 27 | - 15% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 95 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 44 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.12 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 6 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 24 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 46 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 218 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 36 | + 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.15 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 32% | |
Housing | + 61% | |||
Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 61% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
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Sharjah | Aguascalientes | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 3,738 (Mex$ 17,014) | Mex$ 14,372 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 3,076 (Mex$ 13,998) | Mex$ 7,004 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 537 (Mex$ 2,442) | Mex$ 472 | + 417% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 2,655 (Mex$ 12,085) | Mex$ 8,654 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 2,039 (Mex$ 9,280) | Mex$ 14,683 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 355 (Mex$ 1,617) | Mex$ 358 | + 351% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (Mex$ 1,363) | Mex$ 389 | + 251% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,096 (Mex$ 4,986) | Mex$ 7,946 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 374 (Mex$ 1,702) | Mex$ 1,949 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 30 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 123 | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 28 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 61 | + 107% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 36% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 147 (Mex$ 668) | Mex$ 788 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 533 | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 277 (Mex$ 1,260) | Mex$ 1,626 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 245 (Mex$ 1,115) | Mex$ 1,229 | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 73% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
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Sharjah | Aguascalientes | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,660 (Mex$ 389,865) | Mex$ 352,732 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.69 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 275 (Mex$ 1,252) | Mex$ 505 | + 148% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 50 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 84 | + 171% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 39% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
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Sharjah | Aguascalientes | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 75 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 54 (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 116 | + 113% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 169 (Mex$ 770) | Mex$ 350 | + 120% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 53 | + 136% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 53 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 12 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 56 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 35 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 165 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 86% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
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Sharjah | Aguascalientes | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 118 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 243 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 73 (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 149 | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 160 (Mex$ 727) | Mex$ 510 | + 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 243 (Mex$ 1,105) | Mex$ 545 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 107 (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 102 | + 380% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 71 | + 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 31 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 29 | + 380% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,053 (Mex$ 9,342) | Mex$ 10,362 | - 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (Mex$ 3.15) | Mex$ 1.35 | + 134% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 191 (Mex$ 867) | Mex$ 622 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 65 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 180 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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