Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Canada
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (C$19) | C$24 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (C$13) | C$14 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$10 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (C$2.46) | C$3.28 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (C$5.20) | C$5.88 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (C$1.86) | C$5.56 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (C$11) | C$11 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$2.98) | C$5.47 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (C$1.47) | C$3.31 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (C$4.01) | C$4.03 | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (C$29) | C$21 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (C$2.95) | C$3.23 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (C$1.84) | C$2.58 | - 28% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (C$3,486) | C$2,889 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (C$2,197) | C$2,295 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (C$295) | C$240 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (C$2,298) | C$2,062 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (C$1,538) | C$1,501 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (C$210) | C$128 | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (C$104) | C$65 | + 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (C$310) | C$401 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (C$125) | C$213 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (C$17) | C$14 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (C$13) | C$30 | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (C$88) | C$80 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (C$77) | C$57 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (C$129) | C$147 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (C$135) | C$173 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (C$43,313) | C$33,546 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (C$1.08) | C$1.60 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (C$84) | C$106 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (C$4.97) | C$11 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (C$11) | C$24 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (C$105) | C$103 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (C$4.69) | C$4.45 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (C$4.64) | C$3.63 | + 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (C$14) | C$31 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Canada | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (C$72) | C$68 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (C$34) | C$31 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (C$146) | C$217 | - 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (C$140) | C$129 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (C$28) | C$15 | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$5.88 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (C$13) | C$8 | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (C$719) | C$808 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (C$0.29) | C$0.44 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (C$101) | C$67 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (C$7) | C$18 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Canada
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