Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 162 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 108 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 57 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 32 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.82 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 22 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 67 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 40 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.10 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 22 | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 87 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 216 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 28 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 157% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,501 (Mex$ 39,094) | Mex$ 19,437 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,290 (Mex$ 27,572) | Mex$ 8,951 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 734 (Mex$ 3,828) | Mex$ 1,223 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,178 (Mex$ 26,990) | Mex$ 10,855 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (Mex$ 17,887) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 455 (Mex$ 2,370) | Mex$ 897 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 314 (Mex$ 1,638) | Mex$ 386 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,261 (Mex$ 6,570) | Mex$ 7,581 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 326 (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 1,960 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 102 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 85 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 207 (Mex$ 1,077) | Mex$ 854 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (Mex$ 989) | Mex$ 632 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 377 (Mex$ 1,964) | Mex$ 1,513 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 389 (Mex$ 2,027) | Mex$ 1,215 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (Mex$ 461,570) | Mex$ 323,328 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.21 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 235 (Mex$ 1,227) | Mex$ 499 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 79 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 59 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 214 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (Mex$ 1,321) | Mex$ 562 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 70 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 49 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 57 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 30 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 187 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 114% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 344 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 139 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 343 (Mex$ 1,789) | Mex$ 904 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 303 (Mex$ 1,581) | Mex$ 662 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 109 | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 58 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 41 | + 465% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,648 (Mex$ 8,591) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.66 (Mex$ 3.44) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 348 (Mex$ 1,815) | Mex$ 879 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 55 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
5.212
MXN
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,710 prices entered by 1,857 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Mexico
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 41% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Angola is 28% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Andorra is 65% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 5% more expensive than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Argentina is 24% cheaper than in Mexico
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Mexico
- Cost of living in Austria is 55% more expensive than in Mexico