Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (C$15) | C$23 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (C$12) | C$13 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (C$5.65) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (C$2.40) | C$3.17 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (C$5.44) | C$5.69 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.01 (C$1.85) | C$5.37 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$2.82) | C$5.02 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.69 (C$1.37) | C$3.10 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (C$3.72) | C$3.68 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (C$23) | C$19 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (C$3.06) | C$3.10 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (C$1.66) | C$2.80 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,083 (C$3,733) | C$2,697 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (C$2,582) | C$2,073 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (C$328) | C$209 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (C$2,199) | C$1,822 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (C$1,462) | C$1,382 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (C$218) | C$124 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (C$121) | C$70 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (C$325) | C$423 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (C$127) | C$224 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (C$17) | C$14 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (C$14) | C$30 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (C$75) | C$78 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (C$69) | C$59 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (C$127) | C$125 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (C$126) | C$149 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (C$35,758) | C$31,669 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (C$1.12) | C$1.64 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 97 (C$36) | C$103 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (C$4.98) | C$13 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (C$11) | C$23 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (C$101) | C$109 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (C$4.70) | C$4.54 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (C$4.41) | C$3.58 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (C$16) | C$30 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| 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 169 (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (C$35) | C$32 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (C$118) | C$165 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (C$110) | C$115 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (C$30) | C$15 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (C$8) | C$5.45 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (C$15) | C$8 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (C$720) | C$743 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (C$0.27) | C$0.44 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (C$96) | C$66 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$17 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Canada
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