Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 65% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 32 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 183 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 100 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 48 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 20 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 36 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.53 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 17 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 64 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 39 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.59 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 24 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 244 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 27 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.10 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 14 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 264% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,284 (Mex$ 50,965) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,902 (Mex$ 37,885) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 441% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (Mex$ 3,375) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,750 (Mex$ 26,072) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,737 (Mex$ 20,511) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 334 (Mex$ 1,833) | Mex$ 770 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 325 (Mex$ 1,784) | Mex$ 351 | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,616 (Mex$ 8,872) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 408 (Mex$ 2,240) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 88 | + 187% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 54 | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 77% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (Mex$ 1,476) | Mex$ 848 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (Mex$ 1,049) | Mex$ 552 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 363 (Mex$ 1,993) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 347 (Mex$ 1,904) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,560 (Mex$ 442,218) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 20 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 81 (Mex$ 443) | Mex$ 424 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 283 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 164% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 105 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 61 (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 137 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (Mex$ 2,086) | Mex$ 517 | + 304% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 58 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 43 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 36 | + 271% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 23 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 19 | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 79 (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 87 | + 398% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 153% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (Mex$ 1,061) | Mex$ 298 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 109 | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 548 (Mex$ 3,005) | Mex$ 675 | + 345% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 202 (Mex$ 1,109) | Mex$ 605 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 62 (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 110 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 29 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 54 | + 192% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (Mex$ 220) | Mex$ 36 | + 509% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,536 (Mex$ 13,923) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (Mex$ 3.39) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (Mex$ 1,551) | Mex$ 522 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 53 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 417 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 118% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 93,921 (Dirham 17,110) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 43,000 in Mazatlán.
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