- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Canada
- Al Ain
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (C$14) | C$14 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 23 (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (C$5.97) | C$5.67 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.23 (C$1.78) | C$2.31 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 8 (C$2.67) | C$4.13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.25 (C$1.45) | C$2.54 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (C$2.52) | C$3.55 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.19 (C$1.43) | C$3.02 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 8 (C$2.89) | C$2.26 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (C$20) | C$15 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.00 (C$1.71) | C$2.18 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.17 (C$1.08) | C$1.87 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,414 (C$1,848) | C$1,209 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,609 (C$1,914) | C$1,030 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 388 (C$132) | C$104 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,375 (C$1,834) | C$919 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,212 (C$1,096) | C$695 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 203 (C$69) | C$64 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 317 (C$108) | C$39 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,125 (C$384) | C$393 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 497 (C$170) | C$111 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 24 (C$8) | C$25 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (C$67) | C$58 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (C$63) | C$41 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 271 (C$92) | C$96 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 233 (C$80) | C$87 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,506 (C$29,180) | C$23,851 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.75 (C$0.60) | C$1.19 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 107 (C$37) | C$47 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 50 (C$17) | C$80 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (C$5.12) | C$2.88 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (C$2.80) | C$3.16 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 7 (C$2.29) | C$2.53 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 44 (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 131 (C$45) | C$45 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 61 (C$21) | C$26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 500 (C$171) | C$84 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 219 (C$75) | C$89 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 26 (C$9) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 26 (C$9) | C$5.43 | + 64% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.35 (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 217 (C$74) | C$34 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (C$3.24) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,979
(Dirham 11,660)
in Al Ain
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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