Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Canada is 27% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 52 | + 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 34 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 18 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.28 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.88 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.56 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.02 | + 202% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 31 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.47 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 8 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.31 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 3.98 | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.03 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 80 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.23 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.58 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.99 | + 41% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Canada is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,889 (Dirham 7,865) | Dirham 9,431 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,295 (Dirham 6,248) | Dirham 5,945 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$240 (Dirham 652) | Dirham 797 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,062 (Dirham 5,614) | Dirham 6,217 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,501 (Dirham 4,087) | Dirham 4,162 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$128 (Dirham 349) | Dirham 568 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 283 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$401 (Dirham 1,092) | Dirham 837 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$213 (Dirham 580) | Dirham 338 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 47 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 35 | + 128% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Canada is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$80 (Dirham 219) | Dirham 238 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$57 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 208 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 350 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$173 (Dirham 472) | Dirham 366 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Canada is 16% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,546 (Dirham 91,346) | Dirham 117,172 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.60 (Dirham 4.35) | Dirham 2.92 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$106 (Dirham 288) | Dirham 227 | + 27% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Canada is 19% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 13 | + 120% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 30 | + 117% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$103 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 285 | - 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 27 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.45 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.63 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 38 | + 121% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Canada is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 194 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 92 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$217 (Dirham 590) | Dirham 396 | + 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$129 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 378 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 76 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.88 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 36 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$808 (Dirham 2,201) | Dirham 1,944 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (Dirham 1.21) | Dirham 0.78 | + 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 274 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$18 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 18 | + 174% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Canada is 5% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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