Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (C$5.22) | C$5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (C$2.54) | C$1.98 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (C$4.63) | C$4.18 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.24 (C$1.82) | C$3.17 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$2.89) | C$4.24 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (C$1.40) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (C$4.69) | C$3.41 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 54 (C$19) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (C$2.84) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.40 (C$1.53) | C$1.93 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 71% 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 9,552 (C$3,324) | C$2,136 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,835 (C$2,379) | C$1,233 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 714 (C$248) | C$124 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,720 (C$1,991) | C$1,120 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,417 (C$1,189) | C$805 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 488 (C$170) | C$66 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 357 (C$124) | C$54 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,456 (C$507) | C$311 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 347 (C$121) | C$97 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (C$14) | C$25 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 241 (C$84) | C$60 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (C$75) | C$39 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (C$116) | C$98 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 333 (C$116) | C$117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,086 (C$31,351) | C$22,942 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.76 (C$0.96) | C$1.40 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 312 (C$109) | C$67 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 34 (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 32% 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 31 (C$11) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 43 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (C$95) | C$77 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 25 (C$9) | C$3.85 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (C$8) | C$4.33 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (C$4.29) | C$3.16 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (C$4.51) | C$2.46 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (C$20) | C$20 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dubai | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (C$66) | C$51 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (C$32) | C$27 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 469 (C$163) | C$135 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 260 (C$90) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 87 (C$30) | C$10 | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (C$16) | C$7 | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,102 (C$731) | C$647 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.46 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 304 (C$106) | C$37 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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