Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.84 (C$2.10) | C$1.98 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (C$5.78) | C$4.48 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (C$2.85) | C$3.04 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (C$3.23) | C$4.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.40 (C$1.94) | C$3.76 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (C$5.16) | C$3.41 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (C$38) | C$19 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (C$3.20) | C$2.48 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.50 (C$1.26) | C$1.93 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 58% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,062 (C$2,902) | C$2,136 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,815 (C$2,453) | C$1,241 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 610 (C$220) | C$133 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,551 (C$1,998) | C$1,120 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,793 (C$1,365) | C$806 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 328 (C$118) | C$66 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 324 (C$117) | C$54 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,598 (C$575) | C$311 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 501 (C$180) | C$97 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (C$16) | C$10 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 113% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 310 (C$111) | C$60 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 250 (C$90) | C$39 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 512 (C$184) | C$98 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 687 (C$247) | C$117 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 92,006 (C$33,116) | C$22,935 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (C$0.83) | C$1.42 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 107 (C$38) | C$67 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 24 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (C$23) | C$22 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 380 (C$137) | C$77 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (C$5.17) | C$3.85 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (C$3.48) | C$3.11 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (C$5.15) | C$2.46 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 78 (C$28) | C$20 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 207 (C$74) | C$52 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 86 (C$31) | C$26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 410 (C$147) | C$117 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 386 (C$139) | C$96 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 60 (C$22) | C$9 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (C$10) | C$5.42 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (C$16) | C$7 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,632 (C$947) | C$647 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (C$0.28) | C$0.83 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 506 (C$182) | C$35 | + 414% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 548 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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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$7,886 (Dirham 21,908) in Abu Dhabi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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