- 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 | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (C$3.97) | C$5.69 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (C$2.71) | C$2.17 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (C$3.72) | C$4.84 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (C$2.17) | C$2.90 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (C$5.24) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$2.87) | C$4.00 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (C$3.13) | C$3.31 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (C$2.95) | C$3.07 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (C$16) | C$16 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (C$2.31) | C$2.51 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (C$1.58) | C$2.07 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 140% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (C$4,717) | C$1,576 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (C$3,891) | C$1,122 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (C$90) | C$109 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (C$2,528) | C$1,019 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (C$1,879) | C$774 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (C$45) | C$66 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (C$102) | C$40 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,665 (C$578) | C$377 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 521 (C$181) | C$98 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 27 (C$9) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (C$15) | C$23 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (C$80) | C$59 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (C$68) | C$40 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (C$114) | C$93 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (C$123) | C$92 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (C$26,695) | C$22,749 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (C$0.63) | C$1.26 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (C$28) | C$65 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 39 (C$13) | C$31 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 67 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (C$98) | C$96 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (C$9) | C$6 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (C$5.66) | C$3.72 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$5.83) | C$2.83 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (C$3.24) | C$3.09 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 17 (C$5.97) | C$2.46 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 53 (C$18) | C$19 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 202 (C$70) | C$46 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 409 (C$142) | C$101 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (C$52) | C$87 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (C$25) | C$9 | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (C$5.32) | C$5.53 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,094 (C$727) | C$549 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (C$129) | C$35 | + 267% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (C$3.47) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,499 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,614
(Dirham 16,166)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,500
in Abbotsford.
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