Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 17% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 33% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 33 (C$12) | C$25 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (C$11) | C$13 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (C$5.34) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (C$2.39) | C$2.92 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (C$5.31) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.06 (C$1.89) | C$4.74 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (C$5.49) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$3.05) | C$4.56 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.84 (C$1.44) | C$3.57 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (C$3.64) | C$3.63 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (C$22) | C$21 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (C$3.21) | C$3.24 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.75 (C$1.78) | C$3.09 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 5% more expensive than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,327 (C$3,860) | C$4,284 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,900 (C$2,953) | C$2,943 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 989 (C$370) | C$152 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,077 (C$2,271) | C$2,432 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,308 (C$1,610) | C$1,944 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 558 (C$209) | C$82 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 366 (C$137) | C$82 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,419 (C$530) | C$435 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (C$126) | C$299 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 50 (C$19) | C$11 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 51 (C$19) | C$29 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 4% more expensive than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 197 (C$74) | C$84 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (C$71) | C$61 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (C$128) | C$125 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 348 (C$130) | C$160 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 57% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,840 (C$33,580) | C$30,055 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.82 (C$1.43) | C$1.98 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (C$30) | C$125 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 14 (C$5.05) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 56 (C$21) | C$21 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 382 (C$143) | C$156 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (C$10) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (C$8) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 27 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$3.25 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 20 (C$8) | C$3.21 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 63 (C$24) | C$27 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 5% more expensive than in Vancouver (Canada) | ||||
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| Abu Dhabi | Vancouver | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (C$70) | C$82 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 91 (C$34) | C$33 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 783 (C$293) | C$291 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 259 (C$97) | C$112 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (C$24) | C$15 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$5.11 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (C$15) | C$8 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,128 (C$795) | C$558 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.67 (C$0.25) | C$0.36 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 255 (C$95) | C$67 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$15 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 17% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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