Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 31% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 50 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 34 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 19 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.21 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.75 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 12 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.61 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 5.43 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 26 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.24 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.98 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.45 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.88 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 59 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.36 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.64 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.14 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,843 (Dirham 7,337) | Dirham 10,115 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,380 (Dirham 6,143) | Dirham 6,956 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$245 (Dirham 633) | Dirham 790 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,063 (Dirham 5,325) | Dirham 6,790 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,623 (Dirham 4,189) | Dirham 4,832 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$119 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 617 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$71 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 230 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$372 (Dirham 960) | Dirham 929 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$180 (Dirham 464) | Dirham 321 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 37 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$32 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 33 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$87 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 166 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$63 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 234 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$139 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 417 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$163 (Dirham 422) | Dirham 475 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 30% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,341 (Dirham 83,468) | Dirham 88,640 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.63 (Dirham 4.21) | Dirham 2.94 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (Dirham 290) | Dirham 207 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 22 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 125 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$116 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 547 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 28 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.06 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.88 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 47 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 194 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 80 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$164 (Dirham 424) | Dirham 914 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$136 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 352 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 78 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.75 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 41 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$730 (Dirham 1,884) | Dirham 1,688 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.61 (Dirham 1.56) | Dirham 0.70 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 247 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 18 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Canada is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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