Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (C$15) | C$23 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (C$12) | C$13 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (C$5.40) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (C$2.32) | C$3.01 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (C$5.30) | C$5.71 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (C$1.83) | C$5.19 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (C$2.90) | C$4.99 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (C$1.34) | C$3.03 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (C$3.68) | C$3.60 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (C$23) | C$18 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (C$3.11) | C$3.10 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (C$1.64) | C$2.95 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (C$3,593) | C$2,735 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (C$2,528) | C$2,124 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (C$324) | C$221 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (C$2,178) | C$1,779 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (C$1,466) | C$1,401 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (C$238) | C$126 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (C$121) | C$73 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (C$341) | C$441 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (C$130) | C$208 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (C$16) | C$14 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (C$13) | C$29 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (C$71) | C$80 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (C$68) | C$57 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (C$125) | C$122 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (C$124) | C$149 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (C$35,125) | C$30,938 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (C$1.13) | C$1.67 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (C$36) | C$105 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (C$4.92) | C$13 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (C$11) | C$29 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (C$100) | C$114 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (C$6) | C$7 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (C$4.66) | C$4.94 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (C$4.36) | C$3.44 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (C$16) | C$31 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (C$62) | C$65 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (C$34) | C$32 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (C$117) | C$170 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (C$107) | C$113 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (C$29) | C$15 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (C$8) | C$5.37 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (C$14) | C$7 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (C$713) | C$755 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (C$0.26) | C$0.43 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (C$95) | C$63 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (C$7) | C$17 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Canada
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