Cost of living in Calgary (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 40% | |||
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| Food in Calgary (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Calgary | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 36 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 31 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.46 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.33 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.12 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 5.07 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 15 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.43 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 8 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.09 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.79 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.65 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 62 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.99 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.61 | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Calgary (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Calgary | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,767 (Dirham 7,541) | Dirham 10,772 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,149 (Dirham 5,856) | Dirham 8,005 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$333 (Dirham 908) | Dirham 795 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,578 (Dirham 4,301) | Dirham 6,108 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,318 (Dirham 3,592) | Dirham 4,322 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$183 (Dirham 499) | Dirham 510 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$84 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 353 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$502 (Dirham 1,368) | Dirham 1,270 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$327 (Dirham 890) | Dirham 319 | + 179% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 41 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$35 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 35 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Calgary (Canada) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Calgary | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$76 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 198 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$68 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 184 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 344 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$140 (Dirham 382) | Dirham 350 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Calgary (Canada) is 116% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Calgary | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$31,504 (Dirham 85,853) | Dirham 87,999 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.51 (Dirham 4.13) | Dirham 3.46 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 79 | + 280% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 29 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Calgary (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Calgary | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 17 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 47 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 329 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$12 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 24 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 24 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.78 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.54 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 63 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Calgary (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Calgary | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 204 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 91 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$182 (Dirham 496) | Dirham 759 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$101 (Dirham 275) | Dirham 272 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 71 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.23 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 40 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$591 (Dirham 1,610) | Dirham 1,834 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.47 (Dirham 1.28) | Dirham 0.70 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$78 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 266 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 22 | + 116% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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