- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Canada
- Dubai
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (C$21) | C$14 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.07 (C$1.83) | C$2.38 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (C$4.89) | C$4.08 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (C$2.89) | C$2.62 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 7 (C$2.62) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (C$3.18) | C$3.73 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.38 (C$1.58) | C$2.90 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 5.02 (C$1.81) | C$2.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 74 (C$27) | C$16 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.83 (C$1.75) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.78 (C$1.36) | C$1.76 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 124% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,333 (C$3,011) | C$1,186 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,553 (C$2,368) | C$982 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (C$275) | C$117 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,431 (C$2,324) | C$919 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,393 (C$1,588) | C$695 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 451 (C$163) | C$64 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (C$124) | C$39 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,619 (C$585) | C$392 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 440 (C$159) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 313 (C$113) | C$61 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (C$77) | C$41 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 356 (C$129) | C$95 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 395 (C$143) | C$87 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 82,788 (C$29,919) | C$22,684 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.54 (C$0.56) | C$1.19 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 108 (C$39) | C$47 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 30 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 96 (C$35) | C$20 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 274 (C$99) | C$85 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (C$3.59) | C$3.21 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (C$4.19) | C$2.46 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 63 (C$23) | C$19 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (C$68) | C$43 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 73 (C$26) | C$27 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 351 (C$127) | C$84 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (C$113) | C$93 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (C$27) | C$9 | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (C$11) | C$5.57 | + 92% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 748 (C$270) | C$141 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (C$0.25) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 424 (C$153) | C$34 | + 351% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 5.86 (C$2.12) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,878
(Dirham 13,498)
in Dubai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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