Cost of living in Quebec City, Canada vs Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quebec City (Canada) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 61 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 27 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.22 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.99 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 16 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 8 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 29 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.47 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.20 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.98 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.32 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 101 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.56 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.15 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.53 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Quebec City (Canada) is 42% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,372 (Dirham 4,025) | Dirham 7,421 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$907 (Dirham 2,659) | Dirham 4,663 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$115 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 685 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$715 (Dirham 2,098) | Dirham 4,857 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$624 (Dirham 1,831) | Dirham 3,194 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$62 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 358 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$43 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 261 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$463 (Dirham 1,358) | Dirham 979 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$124 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 394 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 37 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 32 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Quebec City (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (Dirham 232) | Dirham 205 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$53 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 146 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 333 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$132 (Dirham 388) | Dirham 397 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Quebec City (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,367 (Dirham 62,673) | Dirham 91,289 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 (Dirham 3.29) | Dirham 2.07 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$88 (Dirham 258) | Dirham 262 | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 60 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Quebec City (Canada) is 5% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 51 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$126 (Dirham 370) | Dirham 266 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$6 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 23 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.54 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.73 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.32 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 12 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 77 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Quebec City (Canada) is 32% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 187 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$24 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 79 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$123 (Dirham 360) | Dirham 444 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$88 (Dirham 260) | Dirham 380 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 73 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.41 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 55 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$580 (Dirham 1,701) | Dirham 1,873 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.28 (Dirham 0.83) | Dirham 0.71 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$46 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 347 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 18 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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