Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 48 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 36 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.47 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.29 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.34 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.58 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 7 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.29 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.55 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.58 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 52 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.79 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.32 | + 98% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,900 (Dirham 10,739) | Dirham 11,443 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,966 (Dirham 8,167) | Dirham 7,963 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$154 (Dirham 423) | Dirham 989 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,289 (Dirham 6,303) | Dirham 5,997 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,918 (Dirham 5,280) | Dirham 3,669 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 (Dirham 327) | Dirham 558 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$69 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 184 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$413 (Dirham 1,138) | Dirham 1,419 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$132 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 338 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 50 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 51 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 243 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 277 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 (Dirham 338) | Dirham 460 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$143 (Dirham 394) | Dirham 465 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 155% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$28,778 (Dirham 79,238) | Dirham 104,094 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.86 (Dirham 5.12) | Dirham 3.29 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$155 (Dirham 426) | Dirham 82 | + 421% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$21 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 39 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 8% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 14 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$42 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 56 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 382 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 26 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.42 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.41 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$32 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 63 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$58 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 188 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 121 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$183 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 783 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$121 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 470 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 64 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.93 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 38 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$760 (Dirham 2,093) | Dirham 2,128 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (Dirham 1.15) | Dirham 1.28 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 317 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 21 | + 106% | |
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TOTAL | + 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,390 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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