Cost of living in Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 77 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 29 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 63 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 42 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 15 (Dirham 3.10) | Dirham 5.68 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 8 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (Dirham 3.00) | Dirham 4.25 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 27 (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 18 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 30 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 4.19 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 10 (Dirham 2.07) | Dirham 8 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 120 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 60 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 16 (Dirham 3.31) | Dirham 4.87 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 16 (Dirham 3.20) | Dirham 2.95 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 3,353 (Dirham 693) | Dirham 5,414 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,032 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 850 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 487 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,156 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,212 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 203 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 300 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 317 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,000 (Dirham 1,860) | Dirham 1,195 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (Dirham 310) | Dirham 497 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 25 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 32 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 250 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 22 | + 136% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 23% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 700 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 195 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 750 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 186 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 800 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 271 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 550 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 233 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 86,029 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 13 (Dirham 2.76) | Dirham 1.75 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 350 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 107 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 56 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 48% | |
| 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 5.17) | Dirham 27 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 36 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 18 (Dirham 3.62) | Dirham 8 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 7 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 37 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 44 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 59% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 150 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 131 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 98 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 64 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 500 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 500 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 550 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 219 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 50 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 25 (Dirham 5.17) | Dirham 17 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 20 (Dirham 4.13) | Dirham 26 | - 84% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 1,400 (Dirham 289) | Dirham 550 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 300 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 217 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 39 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ecatepec de Morelos (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 9,018
(Mex$ 43,632)
in Ecatepec de Morelos.
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