Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 56 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 27 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 17 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.38 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.84 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.92 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 24 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.79 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.14 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.31 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 84 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.33 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (Dirham 5.69) | Dirham 4.23 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,164 (Dirham 6,046) | Dirham 7,697 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,608 (Dirham 4,494) | Dirham 5,211 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (Dirham 462) | Dirham 706 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,612 (Dirham 4,503) | Dirham 5,233 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,095 (Dirham 3,058) | Dirham 3,613 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$108 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 465 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 315 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$424 (Dirham 1,186) | Dirham 1,193 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$161 (Dirham 451) | Dirham 348 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 35 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 34 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$68 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 211 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$54 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 185 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 355 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$136 (Dirham 380) | Dirham 338 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 19% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,941 (Dirham 69,677) | Dirham 88,142 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (Dirham 3.47) | Dirham 2.15 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (Dirham 313) | Dirham 236 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 17 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 72 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$88 (Dirham 246) | Dirham 235 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 21 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.03 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 13 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.03 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.99 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.31 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 45 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 166 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 80 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 309 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 318 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 67 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.87 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 43 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$562 (Dirham 1,571) | Dirham 1,648 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (Dirham 1.09) | Dirham 0.71 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 336 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 21 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Canada is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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