Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (C$22) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (C$4.92) | C$5.84 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.48 (C$1.96) | C$1.85 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (C$3.24) | C$4.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.47 (C$1.96) | C$3.04 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$3.02) | C$4.24 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (C$1.81) | C$3.76 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (C$3.61) | C$3.41 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (C$21) | C$18 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.02 (C$1.80) | C$2.48 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.08 (C$1.46) | C$1.93 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (C$2,161) | C$2,136 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (C$1,912) | C$1,241 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (C$199) | C$133 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (C$1,758) | C$1,120 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,248 (C$1,163) | C$806 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 414 (C$148) | C$66 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (C$101) | C$50 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (C$509) | C$322 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (C$169) | C$96 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (C$12) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (C$70) | C$61 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (C$70) | C$38 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (C$100) | C$96 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (C$107) | C$112 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (C$28,581) | C$22,935 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (C$0.68) | C$1.39 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (C$37) | C$67 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (C$19) | C$22 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 187 (C$67) | C$77 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (C$13) | C$6 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (C$7) | C$3.78 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (C$3.05) | C$3.11 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (C$3.25) | C$2.46 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 176 (C$63) | C$50 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (C$28) | C$27 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 294 (C$105) | C$117 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 204 (C$73) | C$94 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (C$13) | C$9 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$5.25 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (C$670) | C$647 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (C$102) | C$36 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (C$3.36) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 176 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$6,162 (Dirham 17,216) in Al Ain.
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