Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 12% | |||
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| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 72 (C$28) | C$23 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (C$11) | C$13 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 10 (C$3.94) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.88 (C$2.32) | C$2.41 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (C$3.36) | C$4.70 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (C$2.14) | C$3.95 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (C$9) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$3.22) | C$4.85 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.55 (C$1.80) | C$3.95 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 8 (C$3.26) | C$3.50 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (C$24) | C$20 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.65 (C$2.23) | C$2.68 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.48 (C$1.37) | C$2.16 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 4,683 (C$1,847) | C$2,300 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,604 (C$1,816) | C$1,599 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 536 (C$212) | C$120 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (C$1,937) | C$1,347 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (C$1,280) | C$985 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (C$141) | C$69 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 260 (C$103) | C$60 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (C$562) | C$311 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (C$186) | C$140 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 30 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (C$12) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (C$77) | C$70 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (C$77) | C$41 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (C$110) | C$105 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (C$118) | C$120 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,817 (C$31,488) | C$24,609 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.63 (C$1.04) | C$1.69 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 93 (C$37) | C$60 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 26 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (C$8) | C$8 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (C$21) | C$22 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (C$92) | C$77 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (C$10) | C$6 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (C$3.56) | C$3.11 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (C$3.13) | C$3.02 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 30 (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 168 (C$66) | C$61 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (C$36) | C$27 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (C$166) | C$118 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (C$85) | C$97 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (C$14) | C$12 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (C$8) | C$4.71 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 22 (C$9) | C$7 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,617 (C$638) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 249 (C$98) | C$38 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 11 (C$4.39) | C$13 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 121 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
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