- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 120 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 95 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 67 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 31 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 62 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 38 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 21 | + 281% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (Mex$ 618) | Mex$ 223 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 175% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,938 (Mex$ 43,739) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,079 (Mex$ 33,496) | Mex$ 10,212 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (Mex$ 4,051) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (Mex$ 33,643) | Mex$ 11,923 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,379 (Mex$ 24,130) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (Mex$ 2,901) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (Mex$ 1,665) | Mex$ 381 | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (Mex$ 8,287) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (Mex$ 2,588) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 105 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 87 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (Mex$ 1,481) | Mex$ 811 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (Mex$ 1,173) | Mex$ 667 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (Mex$ 2,271) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (Mex$ 2,615) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (Mex$ 434,978) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (Mex$ 1,383) | Mex$ 457 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 124% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 75 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (Mex$ 378) | Mex$ 189 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (Mex$ 1,567) | Mex$ 548 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 70 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 48 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 54 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 27 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 30 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 124 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 155% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (Mex$ 1,081) | Mex$ 378 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 136 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (Mex$ 1,898) | Mex$ 1,204 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (Mex$ 1,991) | Mex$ 742 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 103 | + 262% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 54 | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 44 | + 436% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (Mex$ 11,334) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (Mex$ 4.88) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (Mex$ 2,552) | Mex$ 724 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 52 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,401 prices entered by 2,103 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 128% more expensive than in Mexico
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