Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 103% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 26% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dubai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 208 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 133 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 63 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 27 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 40 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.27 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 84 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 43 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.04 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 32 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 29 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (Mex$ 298) | Mex$ 225 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 33 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 26 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 176% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dubai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,334 (Mex$ 48,389) | Mex$ 22,026 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,323 (Mex$ 32,782) | Mex$ 7,968 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 730 (Mex$ 3,783) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,583 (Mex$ 28,943) | Mex$ 12,555 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,165 (Mex$ 16,409) | Mex$ 5,759 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 515 (Mex$ 2,672) | Mex$ 752 | + 255% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 358 (Mex$ 1,856) | Mex$ 357 | + 420% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,231 (Mex$ 6,381) | Mex$ 7,807 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 339 (Mex$ 1,757) | Mex$ 1,913 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 103 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 45 (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 99 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 89% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dubai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (Mex$ 1,199) | Mex$ 739 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (Mex$ 1,078) | Mex$ 492 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (Mex$ 1,779) | Mex$ 1,438 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 328 (Mex$ 1,699) | Mex$ 922 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 108% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dubai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,044 (Mex$ 487,558) | Mex$ 309,375 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.49 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (Mex$ 1,531) | Mex$ 492 | + 211% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 38 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 189 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 89% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dubai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 71 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 151 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 274 (Mex$ 1,422) | Mex$ 461 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 92 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 44 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 74 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 28 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 31 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 252 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 109% more expensive than in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) | ||||
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| Dubai | Playa del Carmen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 324 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 99 (Mex$ 512) | Mex$ 130 | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 412 (Mex$ 2,138) | Mex$ 431 | + 396% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 293 (Mex$ 1,517) | Mex$ 655 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 152 | + 221% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 62 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 49 | + 374% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,058 (Mex$ 10,669) | Mex$ 8,558 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (Mex$ 2.53) | Mex$ 2.88 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 331 (Mex$ 1,716) | Mex$ 776 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 64 | + 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 103% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 905 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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