Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (C$18) | C$23 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (C$12) | C$12 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (C$8) | C$6 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (C$2.26) | C$2.09 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (C$4.76) | C$4.37 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (C$2.52) | C$3.95 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 32 (C$12) | C$11 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (C$3.24) | C$4.85 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.91 (C$1.44) | C$3.95 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (C$3.49) | C$3.64 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (C$24) | C$21 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (C$2.98) | C$2.77 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.40 (C$1.62) | C$2.11 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 79% 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 11,791 (C$4,351) | C$2,417 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,001 (C$2,584) | C$1,456 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 973 (C$359) | C$120 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,764 (C$2,865) | C$1,347 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,003 (C$1,846) | C$985 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 699 (C$258) | C$69 | + 276% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 256 (C$95) | C$63 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 769 (C$284) | C$311 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (C$126) | C$140 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (C$16) | C$10 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (C$14) | C$23 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 202 (C$74) | C$57 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 176 (C$65) | C$41 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 361 (C$133) | C$105 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 313 (C$116) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 61% 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 94,350 (C$34,821) | C$24,609 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.97 (C$1.09) | C$1.65 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 324 (C$120) | C$60 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 51 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 37% 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 24 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 73 (C$27) | C$22 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 326 (C$120) | C$77 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$4.17 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (C$4.04) | C$3.11 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (C$5.20) | C$3.02 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 174 (C$64) | C$55 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (C$35) | C$26 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 275 (C$102) | C$135 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 318 (C$117) | C$96 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 90 (C$33) | C$10 | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (C$9) | C$4.71 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (C$16) | C$6 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,003 (C$739) | C$647 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 (C$0.23) | C$0.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 267 (C$98) | C$37 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$13 | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 515 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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