Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 33 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 31 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 15 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.15 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 6 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 14 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.80 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.29 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 15 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.43 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.65 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 3.77 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.46 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 60 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.01 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.72 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,142 (Dirham 11,188) | Dirham 10,437 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,898 (Dirham 7,826) | Dirham 7,961 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$159 (Dirham 428) | Dirham 870 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,534 (Dirham 6,844) | Dirham 6,069 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,986 (Dirham 5,365) | Dirham 4,310 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$98 (Dirham 264) | Dirham 558 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$79 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 360 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$371 (Dirham 1,003) | Dirham 1,533 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$268 (Dirham 724) | Dirham 338 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 50 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 33 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$83 (Dirham 224) | Dirham 197 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 194 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (Dirham 328) | Dirham 343 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (Dirham 432) | Dirham 348 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 136% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,689 (Dirham 80,186) | Dirham 89,840 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.93 (Dirham 5.23) | Dirham 3.82 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$123 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 80 | + 314% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 29 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 14 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 56 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$155 (Dirham 419) | Dirham 382 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 26 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 27 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.25 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$5.03 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 62 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Vancouver | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$71 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 214 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 91 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$291 (Dirham 785) | Dirham 783 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$108 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 268 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 69 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.10 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 40 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$612 (Dirham 1,652) | Dirham 2,128 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (Dirham 0.99) | Dirham 0.71 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$75 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 255 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 22 | + 117% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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