- 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 | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (C$4.13) | C$5.69 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (C$2.82) | C$2.05 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (C$3.87) | C$4.81 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (C$2.26) | C$2.90 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (C$5.45) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$2.98) | C$4.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (C$3.25) | C$3.34 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (C$3.07) | C$3.36 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (C$17) | C$16 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (C$2.59) | C$2.41 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (C$1.65) | C$2.01 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 147% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (C$4,907) | C$1,651 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (C$4,048) | C$1,142 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (C$94) | C$102 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (C$2,629) | C$1,038 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (C$1,954) | C$779 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (C$47) | C$66 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (C$106) | C$39 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,644 (C$594) | C$351 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 486 (C$176) | C$86 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (C$15) | C$22 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (C$84) | C$59 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (C$71) | C$40 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (C$119) | C$93 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (C$128) | C$92 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (C$27,769) | C$22,749 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (C$0.65) | C$1.27 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (C$29) | C$67 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 38 (C$14) | C$31 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 67 (C$24) | C$20 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (C$103) | C$82 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (C$5.19) | C$3.72 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (C$3.14) | C$3.09 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (C$5.91) | C$2.46 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 51 (C$18) | C$19 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 223 (C$81) | C$46 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (C$25) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 348 (C$126) | C$101 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (C$54) | C$85 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (C$25) | C$8 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (C$5.53) | C$5.34 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (C$11) | C$5.67 | + 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,228 (C$805) | C$549 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (C$134) | C$35 | + 282% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (C$3.61) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,920
(Dirham 16,387)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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