- 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 | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 29 (C$10) | C$14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 23 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$6 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.68 (C$2.05) | C$2.38 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 8 (C$2.82) | C$4.08 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.25 (C$1.54) | C$2.62 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (C$2.67) | C$3.73 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.19 (C$1.51) | C$2.90 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 8 (C$3.06) | C$2.89 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (C$22) | C$16 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.87 (C$1.76) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 2.95 (C$1.07) | C$1.76 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,414 (C$1,957) | C$1,186 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,032 (C$1,819) | C$982 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 487 (C$176) | C$117 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,156 (C$1,863) | C$919 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,212 (C$1,161) | C$695 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 203 (C$73) | C$64 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 317 (C$115) | C$39 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,195 (C$432) | C$392 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 497 (C$180) | C$111 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (C$71) | C$61 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (C$67) | C$41 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 271 (C$98) | C$95 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 233 (C$84) | C$87 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,029 (C$31,090) | C$22,684 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.75 (C$0.63) | C$1.19 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 107 (C$39) | C$47 | - 18% | |
| 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$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 50 (C$18) | C$85 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (C$10) | C$7 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (C$5.42) | C$3.90 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (C$2.97) | C$3.21 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 7 (C$2.43) | C$2.46 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 44 (C$16) | C$19 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 131 (C$47) | C$43 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 64 (C$23) | C$27 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 500 (C$181) | C$84 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 219 (C$79) | C$93 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 27 (C$10) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 26 (C$9) | C$5.57 | + 70% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 550 (C$199) | C$141 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.35 (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 217 (C$78) | C$34 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (C$3.43) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 117 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
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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$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,581
(Dirham 9,909)
in Al Ain.
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