Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 12% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 322 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 33 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 161 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 30 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 78 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (Dirham 5.25) | Dirham 6 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.06 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 106 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 15 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 40 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.84 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 10 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 329 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 60 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 4.75 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 61% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,520 (Dirham 4,610) | Dirham 10,327 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,567 (Dirham 1,875) | Dirham 7,900 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,091 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 989 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 18,965 (Dirham 3,717) | Dirham 6,077 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,301 (Dirham 1,431) | Dirham 4,308 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 845 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 558 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 366 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,364 (Dirham 1,443) | Dirham 1,419 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,372 (Dirham 465) | Dirham 338 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 111 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 50 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 125 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 51 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,074 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 197 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 691 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 190 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,737 (Dirham 340) | Dirham 343 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,135 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 348 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 37% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 415,590 (Dirham 81,452) | Dirham 89,840 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (Dirham 4.67) | Dirham 3.82 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 834 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 80 | + 104% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 96 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 29 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 47% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 103 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 14 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 271 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 56 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 520 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 382 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 71 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 20 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 217 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 62 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 518 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 188 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 172 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 91 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 893 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 783 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 259 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 198 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 64 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 48 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 40 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,627 (Dirham 2,083) | Dirham 2,128 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.78 (Dirham 0.54) | Dirham 0.67 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 963 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 255 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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