- 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 | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (C$14) | C$15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.79 (C$2.02) | C$2.17 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 8 (C$2.73) | C$4.84 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.22 (C$1.47) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (C$2.58) | C$4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.19 (C$1.46) | C$3.31 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (C$3.16) | C$3.07 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (C$21) | C$16 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.00 (C$1.75) | C$2.51 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.75 (C$1.31) | C$2.07 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,135 (C$2,144) | C$1,576 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,609 (C$1,961) | C$1,122 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 523 (C$183) | C$109 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,375 (C$1,879) | C$1,019 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,222 (C$1,126) | C$774 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 302 (C$106) | C$66 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 288 (C$101) | C$40 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,210 (C$423) | C$377 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 522 (C$182) | C$98 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (C$11) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 26 (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (C$68) | C$59 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (C$65) | C$40 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 289 (C$101) | C$93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 351 (C$123) | C$92 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 80,986 (C$28,309) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.74 (C$0.61) | C$1.27 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 107 (C$38) | C$65 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 50 (C$17) | C$96 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (C$5.24) | C$3.72 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (C$2.87) | C$3.09 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 7 (C$2.35) | C$2.46 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 44 (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 128 (C$45) | C$46 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 64 (C$22) | C$26 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 500 (C$175) | C$101 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 189 (C$66) | C$87 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 32 (C$11) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$5.53 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 28 (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.35 (C$0.12) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 238 (C$83) | C$35 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (C$3.32) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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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$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,998
(Dirham 14,300)
in Al Ain.
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