Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (C$17) | C$23 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (C$13) | C$13 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$6 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (C$2.45) | C$2.41 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (C$4.69) | C$4.70 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (C$2.32) | C$3.95 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (C$3.28) | C$4.85 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.64 (C$1.72) | C$3.95 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (C$3.29) | C$3.50 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (C$22) | C$20 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (C$2.75) | C$2.68 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.13 (C$1.90) | C$2.16 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 106% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,523 (C$5,382) | C$2,300 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,139 (C$3,386) | C$1,599 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 829 (C$307) | C$120 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,201 (C$3,039) | C$1,347 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,341 (C$1,979) | C$985 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 622 (C$230) | C$69 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 336 (C$124) | C$60 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 770 (C$285) | C$311 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 296 (C$110) | C$140 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (C$15) | C$10 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 251 (C$93) | C$70 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (C$81) | C$41 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (C$148) | C$105 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 408 (C$151) | C$120 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 92,536 (C$34,289) | C$24,609 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.86 (C$1.06) | C$1.69 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 303 (C$112) | C$60 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 37 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 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 38 (C$14) | C$22 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (C$105) | C$77 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (C$3.56) | C$3.11 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (C$4.66) | C$3.02 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 40 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 147 (C$54) | C$61 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 98 (C$36) | C$27 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 283 (C$105) | C$118 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (C$102) | C$97 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (C$28) | C$12 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$4.71 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (C$17) | C$7 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (C$741) | C$647 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.56 (C$0.21) | C$0.24 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 320 (C$118) | C$38 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$13 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 610 prices entered by 112 different people.
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