Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (C$20) | C$19 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.99 (C$2.16) | C$1.85 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (C$5.46) | C$4.50 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.66 (C$2.04) | C$3.04 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$10 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$2.92) | C$4.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.97 (C$1.43) | C$3.76 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (C$5.55) | C$3.41 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 85 (C$31) | C$18 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (C$2.77) | C$2.48 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.76 (C$1.72) | C$1.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,512 (C$2,707) | C$2,136 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,249 (C$1,891) | C$1,241 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (C$272) | C$133 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,145 (C$1,854) | C$1,120 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,442 (C$1,240) | C$806 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 433 (C$156) | C$66 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 311 (C$112) | C$50 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,129 (C$407) | C$322 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (C$126) | C$96 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (C$12) | C$25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (C$82) | C$61 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 179 (C$64) | C$38 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 401 (C$144) | C$96 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 371 (C$134) | C$112 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,483 (C$31,886) | C$22,935 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.26 (C$0.81) | C$1.39 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 252 (C$91) | C$67 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 34 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (C$25) | C$22 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (C$84) | C$77 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (C$5.02) | C$3.78 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (C$3.74) | C$3.11 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (C$4.74) | C$2.46 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 171 (C$62) | C$50 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (C$29) | C$27 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 328 (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 311 (C$112) | C$94 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (C$26) | C$9 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (C$8) | C$5.25 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (C$16) | C$6 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,743 (C$628) | C$647 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (C$0.26) | C$0.83 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 (C$129) | C$36 | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,163 (Dirham 22,653) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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