Cost of living in Mexico City (Mexico) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 222 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 33 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 31 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (Dirham 5.50) | Dirham 6 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 44 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (Dirham 5.83) | Dirham 5.29 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 88 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 33 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.77 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (Dirham 5.31) | Dirham 10 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 241 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 60 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 31 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 23 (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 4.72 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Mexico City (Mexico) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,300 (Dirham 5,270) | Dirham 10,437 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 15,185 (Dirham 3,163) | Dirham 7,961 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,347 (Dirham 281) | Dirham 870 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 18,132 (Dirham 3,777) | Dirham 6,069 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 9,991 (Dirham 2,081) | Dirham 4,310 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 789 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 558 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 371 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 360 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,744 (Dirham 1,405) | Dirham 1,533 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,050 (Dirham 635) | Dirham 338 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 119 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 50 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 113 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 33 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico City (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,117 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 197 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 955 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 194 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,873 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 343 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,531 (Dirham 319) | Dirham 348 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico City (Mexico) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 380,053 (Dirham 79,163) | Dirham 89,840 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 3.82 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 432 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 80 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 65 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 29 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico City (Mexico) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 108 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 14 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 224 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 56 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 663 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 382 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 41 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 33 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 311 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 62 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico City (Mexico) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Mexico City | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 367 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 214 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 153 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 91 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 956 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 783 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 896 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 268 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 178 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 69 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 81 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 53 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 40 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,535 (Dirham 2,403) | Dirham 2,128 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.67 (Dirham 0.56) | Dirham 0.71 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,425 (Dirham 297) | Dirham 255 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 71 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 32% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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