Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (C$18) | C$25 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (C$13) | C$15 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (C$2.36) | C$3.23 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (C$4.81) | C$5.65 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (C$2.25) | C$5.49 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (C$10) | C$13 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (C$3.27) | C$5.36 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (C$1.58) | C$3.95 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (C$3.74) | C$3.90 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (C$23) | C$22 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (C$3.09) | C$3.34 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (C$1.97) | C$2.70 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,929 (C$2,973) | C$2,941 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (C$2,129) | C$2,406 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (C$268) | C$233 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (C$2,229) | C$2,130 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (C$1,448) | C$1,663 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (C$196) | C$115 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (C$79) | C$72 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (C$293) | C$369 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (C$116) | C$193 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (C$14) | C$14 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (C$15) | C$31 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (C$76) | C$84 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (C$77) | C$62 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (C$174) | C$139 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (C$222) | C$160 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,954 (C$39,348) | C$32,405 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (C$1.13) | C$1.66 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (C$37) | C$114 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$12 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (C$28) | C$27 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (C$133) | C$131 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$7 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (C$4.22) | C$3.98 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$3.89 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (C$19) | C$35 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (C$69) | C$72 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (C$34) | C$32 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (C$170) | C$201 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (C$184) | C$130 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 85 (C$32) | C$15 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$5.84 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (C$14) | C$8 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (C$805) | C$722 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (C$0.27) | C$0.42 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (C$104) | C$61 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (C$7) | C$18 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,856 prices entered by 845 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Canada
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