Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 183 | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 100 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 48 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 36 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 17 | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 64 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 39 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 24 | + 124% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 244 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 14 | + 51% | |
Housing | + 197% | |||
Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 197% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (Mex$ 32,838) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (Mex$ 29,046) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 315% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (Mex$ 3,018) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (Mex$ 26,708) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 206% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (Mex$ 17,650) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 281% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (Mex$ 1,937) | Mex$ 770 | + 152% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (Mex$ 1,547) | Mex$ 351 | + 341% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (Mex$ 7,741) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (Mex$ 2,563) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 88 | + 100% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 54 | + 208% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 61% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (Mex$ 1,061) | Mex$ 848 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (Mex$ 1,065) | Mex$ 552 | + 93% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (Mex$ 1,517) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (Mex$ 1,622) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (Mex$ 434,269) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 20 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 424 | + 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 117% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 105 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 137 | + 113% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (Mex$ 1,274) | Mex$ 517 | + 147% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 58 | + 248% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 43 | + 127% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 36 | + 181% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 23 | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 19 | + 156% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 87 | + 133% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 104% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (Mex$ 973) | Mex$ 298 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 109 | + 302% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (Mex$ 2,284) | Mex$ 675 | + 238% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (Mex$ 1,165) | Mex$ 605 | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 110 | + 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 54 | + 112% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 36 | + 271% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (Mex$ 10,180) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (Mex$ 1.75) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (Mex$ 1,548) | Mex$ 522 | + 197% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 53 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 94% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 95,185 (Dirham 17,501) in Al Ain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 49,000 in Mazatlán.
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