Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Toronto (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Toronto | Dubai | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 50 | + 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 34 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 18 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.79 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 6 | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | C$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.28 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 4.88 | + 195% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 31 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.91 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.10 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.16 | + 168% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.28 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 78 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.52 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.02 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.57 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,916 (Dirham 10,663) | Dirham 10,266 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,914 (Dirham 7,934) | Dirham 5,786 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$242 (Dirham 658) | Dirham 854 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,533 (Dirham 6,897) | Dirham 6,608 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,008 (Dirham 5,468) | Dirham 4,550 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$137 (Dirham 374) | Dirham 605 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 287 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$530 (Dirham 1,444) | Dirham 791 | + 83% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 328 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 41 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 37 | + 110% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 10% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$67 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 221 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 200 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (Dirham 418) | Dirham 338 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$188 (Dirham 513) | Dirham 373 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$32,400 (Dirham 88,225) | Dirham 121,769 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.53 (Dirham 4.16) | Dirham 2.78 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$149 (Dirham 406) | Dirham 324 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$27 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 50 | + 43% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$15 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 22 | + 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$52 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 37 | + 282% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$83 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 273 | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$14 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 23 | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 16 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 21 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.83 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 12 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$4.54 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$38 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 39 | + 164% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Toronto | Dubai | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$72 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 174 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 102 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$253 (Dirham 688) | Dirham 275 | + 150% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$137 (Dirham 373) | Dirham 321 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$17 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 87 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$9 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 41 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$755 (Dirham 2,056) | Dirham 2,079 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (Dirham 0.95) | Dirham 0.53 | + 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$82 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 263 | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 19 | + 124% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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