- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Canada
- Dubai
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (C$20) | C$15 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.07 (C$1.77) | C$2.17 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (C$4.35) | C$4.84 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (C$2.33) | C$2.90 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 7 (C$2.54) | C$10 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (C$3.10) | C$4.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.93 (C$1.72) | C$3.31 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 5.02 (C$1.75) | C$3.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (C$30) | C$16 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 6 (C$2.21) | C$2.51 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.78 (C$1.32) | C$2.07 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 99% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,333 (C$2,913) | C$1,576 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,517 (C$2,278) | C$1,122 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 809 (C$283) | C$109 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,561 (C$2,294) | C$1,019 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,283 (C$1,497) | C$774 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 489 (C$171) | C$66 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (C$120) | C$40 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,536 (C$537) | C$377 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 354 (C$124) | C$98 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (C$15) | C$9 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (C$14) | C$23 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 76% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 284 (C$99) | C$59 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 223 (C$78) | C$40 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (C$125) | C$93 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 413 (C$144) | C$92 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 81,887 (C$28,624) | C$22,749 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.54 (C$0.54) | C$1.27 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 108 (C$38) | C$65 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (C$10) | C$31 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$8 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 81 (C$28) | C$20 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 271 (C$95) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (C$10) | C$6 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$3.72 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (C$3.52) | C$3.09 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (C$4.73) | C$2.46 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 69 (C$24) | C$19 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 195 (C$68) | C$46 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (C$27) | C$26 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 287 (C$100) | C$101 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (C$109) | C$87 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (C$23) | C$9 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$5.53 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (C$10) | C$5.67 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,028 (C$709) | C$549 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (C$0.24) | C$1.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 441 (C$154) | C$35 | + 338% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 5.86 (C$2.05) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,911 prices entered by 884 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,642
(Dirham 16,142)
in Dubai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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