- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Canada
- Dubai
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (C$20) | C$14 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 19 (C$6) | C$8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (C$5.83) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.07 (C$1.76) | C$2.38 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (C$4.72) | C$4.26 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (C$2.83) | C$2.62 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 7 (C$2.51) | C$9 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (C$3.13) | C$3.73 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.43 (C$1.54) | C$2.90 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 5.02 (C$1.74) | C$2.89 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 78 (C$27) | C$16 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.76 (C$1.65) | C$2.31 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.78 (C$1.31) | C$1.76 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 113% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,333 (C$2,888) | C$1,186 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,363 (C$2,205) | C$982 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (C$262) | C$117 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,430 (C$2,229) | C$919 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,311 (C$1,494) | C$695 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 454 (C$157) | C$64 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (C$119) | C$39 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,769 (C$613) | C$392 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 383 (C$133) | C$111 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 34 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 300 (C$104) | C$61 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 216 (C$75) | C$41 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 353 (C$122) | C$95 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 382 (C$132) | C$87 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 83,549 (C$28,955) | C$22,684 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.54 (C$0.53) | C$1.19 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 108 (C$38) | C$47 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 31 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 101 (C$35) | C$20 | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 255 (C$88) | C$85 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$5.82) | C$3.90 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 16 (C$5.65) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (C$3.65) | C$3.21 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (C$4.04) | C$2.46 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 66 (C$23) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (C$65) | C$44 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 74 (C$26) | C$26 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 376 (C$130) | C$84 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (C$108) | C$90 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (C$27) | C$9 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (C$7) | C$5.98 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (C$10) | C$5.61 | + 82% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 748 (C$259) | C$141 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (C$0.24) | C$2.00 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 415 (C$144) | C$34 | + 323% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 5.86 (C$2.03) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,907
(Dirham 11,273)
in Dubai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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