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 58 (C$20) | C$20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (C$2.76) | C$1.98 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (C$5.53) | C$4.18 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (C$2.47) | C$3.04 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (C$10) | C$10 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (C$3.28) | C$4.24 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.21 (C$1.79) | C$3.76 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (C$3.97) | C$3.41 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 109 (C$38) | C$19 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (C$2.59) | C$2.48 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.63 (C$1.59) | C$1.93 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,317 (C$2,517) | C$2,136 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (C$1,604) | C$1,241 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (C$235) | C$133 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (C$1,767) | C$1,120 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (C$1,099) | C$806 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (C$123) | C$66 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (C$90) | C$54 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (C$337) | C$311 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (C$136) | C$97 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (C$13) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (C$11) | C$25 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 212 (C$73) | C$60 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (C$70) | C$39 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (C$113) | C$98 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (C$137) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (C$31,403) | C$22,935 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.08 (C$0.71) | C$1.39 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (C$90) | C$67 | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (C$20) | - | - | |
| 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 21 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (C$92) | C$77 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (C$4.10) | C$3.11 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (C$4.43) | C$2.46 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (C$28) | C$20 | + 40% | |
| 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 187 (C$64) | C$52 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (C$28) | C$26 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (C$153) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (C$131) | C$96 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (C$25) | C$9 | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (C$8) | C$5.42 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (C$19) | C$7 | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (C$612) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 (C$123) | C$35 | + 248% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,999 (Dirham 20,346) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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