Cost of living in Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 22% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 73 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 41 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 41 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 16 (Dirham 3.16) | Dirham 5.79 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 20 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 4.25 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 38 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (Dirham 5.24) | Dirham 4.19 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 8 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 120 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 60 | - 59% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 77 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 5.00 | + 215% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (Dirham 4.15) | Dirham 3.17 | + 31% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 15,000 (Dirham 3,062) | Dirham 6,135 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,609 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 850 (Dirham 173) | Dirham 493 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,375 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,222 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 322 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 300 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 295 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 6,500 (Dirham 1,327) | Dirham 1,191 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 522 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 25 (Dirham 5.10) | Dirham 32 | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 250 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 25 | + 105% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 195 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 750 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 186 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 800 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 289 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 550 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 351 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 85,506 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15 (Dirham 3.13) | Dirham 1.75 | + 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 283 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 107 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 56 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 25 (Dirham 5.10) | Dirham 27 | - 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 37 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 (Dirham 3.57) | Dirham 8 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (Dirham 4.59) | Dirham 7 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 41 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 44 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 167 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 122 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 90 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 63 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 500 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 500 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 575 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 219 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 60 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 32 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 25 (Dirham 5.10) | Dirham 20 | - 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 20 (Dirham 4.08) | Dirham 28 | - 86% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 333 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 217 | - 69% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 43 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 12,370
(Mex$ 60,603)
in Ecatepec de Morelos.
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