- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Canada
- Abu Dhabi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$14 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (C$4.20) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (C$2.74) | C$2.38 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (C$3.93) | C$4.08 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (C$2.30) | C$2.62 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (C$5.54) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$3.03) | C$3.73 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (C$3.31) | C$2.90 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (C$3.12) | C$2.89 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (C$17) | C$16 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.94 (C$1.81) | C$2.31 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (C$1.67) | C$1.76 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 187% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (C$4,989) | C$1,145 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (C$4,115) | C$990 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (C$95) | C$117 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (C$2,673) | C$919 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (C$1,987) | C$695 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (C$48) | C$64 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (C$108) | C$39 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,597 (C$586) | C$392 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 490 (C$180) | C$111 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (C$85) | C$61 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (C$72) | C$41 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (C$121) | C$95 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (C$130) | C$87 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (C$28,231) | C$22,684 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (C$0.66) | C$1.19 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (C$29) | C$47 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 23 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 65 (C$24) | C$20 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 176 (C$65) | C$85 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 33 (C$12) | C$7 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (C$4.70) | C$3.21 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (C$5.00) | C$2.46 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 59 (C$22) | C$19 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 200 (C$74) | C$43 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (C$26) | C$27 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 534 (C$196) | C$84 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (C$55) | C$93 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 57 (C$21) | C$9 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (C$5.62) | C$5.44 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (C$11) | C$5.57 | + 98% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 709 (C$261) | C$141 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (C$136) | C$34 | + 301% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (C$3.67) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,159
(Dirham 11,324)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,125
in Abbotsford.
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