Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 87% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 143 | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 65 | + 143% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 60 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 18 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 27 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 70 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 30 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 18 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 14 | + 306% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 220 | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 23 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 11% | |
Housing | + 191% | |||
Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 191% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (Mex$ 34,301) | Mex$ 9,876 | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (Mex$ 30,340) | Mex$ 6,236 | + 387% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (Mex$ 3,152) | Mex$ 576 | + 447% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (Mex$ 27,898) | Mex$ 12,751 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (Mex$ 18,437) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 269% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (Mex$ 2,023) | Mex$ 300 | + 574% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (Mex$ 1,616) | Mex$ 450 | + 259% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (Mex$ 8,086) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (Mex$ 2,677) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 168% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 35 | + 424% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 300 | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 38% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (Mex$ 1,108) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 669 | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (Mex$ 1,584) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (Mex$ 1,695) | Mex$ 1,200 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (Mex$ 453,617) | Mex$ 322,032 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 493 | + 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 92% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 100 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (Mex$ 304) | Mex$ 100 | + 204% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (Mex$ 1,331) | Mex$ 500 | + 166% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 55 | + 282% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 40 | + 155% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 40 | + 160% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 50 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 45 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 180 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 22% cheaper than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 120 | + 747% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 100 | + 357% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (Mex$ 2,385) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (Mex$ 1,217) | Mex$ 600 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (Mex$ 203) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 120) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (Mex$ 140) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (Mex$ 10,633) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (Mex$ 1.83) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (Mex$ 1,617) | Mex$ 6,000 | - 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 53) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on November 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 55% more expensive than in Nezahualcóyotl (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 48,063 (Dirham 8,460) in Al Ain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 31,000 in Nezahualcóyotl.
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