Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Tehuacán, Mexico
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Food | + 176% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 176% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 67 | + 408% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 82 | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 39 | + 221% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 17 | + 161% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 29 | + 218% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 16 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 32 | + 409% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 29 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.21 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 12 | + 145% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 18 | + 256% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 109 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 290 | + 114% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 24 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.63 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 17 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 276% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 276% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,330 (Mex$ 41,634) | Mex$ 5,777 | + 621% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,757 (Mex$ 27,017) | Mex$ 3,195 | + 746% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (Mex$ 3,889) | Mex$ 433 | + 798% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (Mex$ 29,179) | Mex$ 10,088 | + 189% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (Mex$ 18,141) | Mex$ 6,428 | + 182% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (Mex$ 2,034) | Mex$ 871 | + 133% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (Mex$ 1,484) | Mex$ 399 | + 272% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (Mex$ 5,563) | Mex$ 10,030 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (Mex$ 2,240) | Mex$ 1,417 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 72 | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 150 | + 19% | |
Clothes | + 75% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 75% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 212 (Mex$ 1,203) | Mex$ 591 | + 104% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 705 | + 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (Mex$ 1,864) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (Mex$ 2,256) | Mex$ 841 | + 168% | |
Transportation | + 106% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 106% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (Mex$ 518,523) | Mex$ 188,931 | + 174% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.08 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 19 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (Mex$ 1,488) | Mex$ 589 | + 152% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 240 | + 41% | |
Personal Care | + 163% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 163% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 47 | + 158% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 197 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (Mex$ 1,513) | Mex$ 250 | + 505% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 50 | + 161% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 40 | + 147% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 42 | + 181% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 30 | + 122% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 39 | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 94 | + 393% | |
Entertainment | + 126% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 126% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (Mex$ 1,063) | Mex$ 249 | + 326% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 163 | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (Mex$ 2,524) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (Mex$ 2,158) | Mex$ 570 | + 279% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 198 | + 109% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 78 | + 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 27 | + 1035% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (Mex$ 10,101) | Mex$ 13,000 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (Mex$ 4.03) | Mex$ 1.00 | + 303% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 (Mex$ 2,036) | Mex$ 1,315 | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 50 | + 102% | |
TOTAL | + 162% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 162% more expensive than in Tehuacán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 47,200 (Dirham 8,310) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 18,000 in Tehuacán.
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