Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 30% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 50 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 34 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 19 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.02 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.63 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 12 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.83 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.45 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 26 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.94 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.45 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.05 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$23 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 59 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.34 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.14 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,815 (Dirham 7,191) | Dirham 8,872 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,379 (Dirham 6,076) | Dirham 6,605 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$261 (Dirham 666) | Dirham 842 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,122 (Dirham 5,421) | Dirham 7,429 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,660 (Dirham 4,241) | Dirham 4,874 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$131 (Dirham 335) | Dirham 596 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 262 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$415 (Dirham 1,061) | Dirham 832 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$201 (Dirham 513) | Dirham 321 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 37 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$31 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 33 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$92 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 166 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$64 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 234 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 398 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$162 (Dirham 415) | Dirham 475 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 25% 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$34,739 (Dirham 88,733) | Dirham 88,640 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.64 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 2.92 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (Dirham 273) | Dirham 207 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 22 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$33 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 125 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$160 (Dirham 408) | Dirham 547 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 28 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.46 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.53 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$34 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 47 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| 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$75 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 194 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$35 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 80 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$158 (Dirham 404) | Dirham 914 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$137 (Dirham 351) | Dirham 352 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 78 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.68 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 41 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$679 (Dirham 1,735) | Dirham 1,688 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.60 (Dirham 1.54) | Dirham 0.70 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$56 (Dirham 143) | Dirham 247 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 18 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,489 prices entered by 762 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Canada is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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