Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 63% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 33 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 213 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 131 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 63 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 45 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.31 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 90 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 45 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.77 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 32 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 29 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 233 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 34 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.72 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 26 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 168% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,437 (Mex$ 49,848) | Mex$ 24,123 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,961 (Mex$ 38,026) | Mex$ 8,197 | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 870 (Mex$ 4,155) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,069 (Mex$ 28,989) | Mex$ 12,888 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,310 (Mex$ 20,586) | Mex$ 6,500 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (Mex$ 2,667) | Mex$ 620 | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 360 (Mex$ 1,717) | Mex$ 361 | + 376% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,533 (Mex$ 7,322) | Mex$ 7,238 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (Mex$ 1,616) | Mex$ 1,913 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 103 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 108 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 63% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 752 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 194 (Mex$ 929) | Mex$ 492 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (Mex$ 1,639) | Mex$ 1,395 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (Mex$ 1,663) | Mex$ 922 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 (Mex$ 429,106) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (Mex$ 382) | Mex$ 492 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 190 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 108% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 71 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 151 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (Mex$ 1,823) | Mex$ 461 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 92 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 48 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 68 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 42 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 50 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 251 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 92% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 214 (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 327 | + 213% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 134 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (Mex$ 3,740) | Mex$ 431 | + 768% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 268 (Mex$ 1,280) | Mex$ 705 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 69 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 165 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 66 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 49 | + 290% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (Mex$ 10,162) | Mex$ 8,558 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (Mex$ 3.40) | Mex$ 2.88 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 (Mex$ 1,220) | Mex$ 798 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 64 | + 62% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 488 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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