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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 123 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 98 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 67 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 31 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 64 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 39 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.83 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 23 | + 316% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 213 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 25 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.65 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 144% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,933 (Mex$ 40,958) | Mex$ 19,767 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,886 (Mex$ 30,390) | Mex$ 10,277 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 711 (Mex$ 3,670) | Mex$ 2,121 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,971 (Mex$ 30,825) | Mex$ 11,983 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,289 (Mex$ 22,145) | Mex$ 6,664 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 506 (Mex$ 2,611) | Mex$ 1,763 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (Mex$ 1,579) | Mex$ 378 | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,458 (Mex$ 7,530) | Mex$ 8,315 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 495 (Mex$ 2,554) | Mex$ 2,191 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 114 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 93 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (Mex$ 1,419) | Mex$ 869 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 222 (Mex$ 1,148) | Mex$ 672 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 432 (Mex$ 2,232) | Mex$ 1,561 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 488 (Mex$ 2,521) | Mex$ 1,359 | + 85% | |
| 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 85,986 (Mex$ 443,936) | Mex$ 320,404 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.27 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 225 (Mex$ 1,159) | Mex$ 471 | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 95% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 78 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 201 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (Mex$ 1,470) | Mex$ 554 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 80 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 50 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 60 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 28 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 31 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 61 (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 132 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (Mex$ 999) | Mex$ 420 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (Mex$ 427) | Mex$ 141 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 491 (Mex$ 2,536) | Mex$ 1,239 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 342 (Mex$ 1,765) | Mex$ 788 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 115 | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 56 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 47 | + 356% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,032 (Mex$ 10,493) | Mex$ 10,417 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.07 (Mex$ 5.51) | Mex$ 1.55 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 428 (Mex$ 2,209) | Mex$ 862 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 53 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,983 prices entered by 1,829 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Mexico
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