Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 35% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 42 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 32 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 15 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.66 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.19 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 5.00 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 20 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.01 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 8 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.05 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.66 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.60 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 64 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.10 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.93 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.47 | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,735 (Dirham 7,391) | Dirham 9,818 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,124 (Dirham 5,739) | Dirham 6,908 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$221 (Dirham 597) | Dirham 885 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,779 (Dirham 4,807) | Dirham 5,950 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,401 (Dirham 3,787) | Dirham 4,006 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$126 (Dirham 342) | Dirham 650 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 330 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$441 (Dirham 1,192) | Dirham 931 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$208 (Dirham 563) | Dirham 355 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 43 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 37 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 194 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 185 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 340 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$149 (Dirham 403) | Dirham 340 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 89% 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$30,938 (Dirham 83,614) | Dirham 95,977 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 3.08 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$105 (Dirham 284) | Dirham 98 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 29% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 13 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 30 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$114 (Dirham 307) | Dirham 272 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 28 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 23 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.94 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.44 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 43 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| 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$65 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 169 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 92 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$170 (Dirham 459) | Dirham 320 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 292 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 81 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.37 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 40 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (Dirham 2,041) | Dirham 1,948 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (Dirham 1.15) | Dirham 0.71 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 260 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 19 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is 14% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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