- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Canada
- Dubai
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (C$20) | C$14 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 19 (C$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (C$5.71) | C$5.67 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.07 (C$1.73) | C$2.40 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (C$4.58) | C$4.13 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (C$2.67) | C$2.54 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 7 (C$2.48) | C$9 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (C$3.00) | C$3.55 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.37 (C$1.49) | C$3.02 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 5.02 (C$1.71) | C$2.26 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 77 (C$26) | C$15 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.75 (C$1.62) | C$2.18 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.78 (C$1.29) | C$1.87 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 110% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,333 (C$2,844) | C$1,186 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,194 (C$2,114) | C$982 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 738 (C$252) | C$104 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,373 (C$2,175) | C$919 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,288 (C$1,463) | C$695 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 430 (C$147) | C$64 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (C$117) | C$39 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,749 (C$597) | C$393 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 367 (C$125) | C$111 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 34 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (C$12) | C$25 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 332 (C$113) | C$61 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 221 (C$75) | C$41 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (C$122) | C$95 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 399 (C$136) | C$87 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 83,610 (C$28,533) | C$23,851 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.54 (C$0.53) | C$1.19 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 108 (C$37) | C$47 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 33 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (C$7) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 101 (C$34) | C$20 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 296 (C$101) | C$80 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 21 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (C$3.53) | C$3.16 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (C$4.55) | C$2.53 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (C$22) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 201 (C$69) | C$45 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (C$26) | C$26 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 402 (C$137) | C$84 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (C$107) | C$89 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (C$26) | C$9 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$5.72 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (C$10) | C$5.43 | + 86% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Dirham 1,781 (C$608) | C$850 | - 28% | |
| 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 413 (C$141) | C$34 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 5.86 (C$2.00) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,756
(Dirham 13,936)
in Dubai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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