- Cost of Living
- Canada
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 6% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 54 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 27 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.46 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.11 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.12 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 25 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.70 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.38 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.45 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.54 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 83 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.33 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.29 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 27% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,123 (Dirham 6,074) | Dirham 8,294 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,647 (Dirham 4,712) | Dirham 6,488 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$163 (Dirham 466) | Dirham 758 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,666 (Dirham 4,767) | Dirham 6,433 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,217 (Dirham 3,480) | Dirham 4,269 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$107 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 475 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 304 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$490 (Dirham 1,402) | Dirham 1,507 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$159 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 389 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 40 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 40 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 277 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 222 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 391 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$141 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 477 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 16% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,608 (Dirham 64,676) | Dirham 79,758 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (Dirham 3.55) | Dirham 2.04 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (Dirham 319) | Dirham 256 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 22 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 76 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$93 (Dirham 266) | Dirham 268 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.93 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.56 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 61 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 196 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 77 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (Dirham 438) | Dirham 323 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (Dirham 275) | Dirham 393 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 65 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.86 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 44 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$586 (Dirham 1,677) | Dirham 2,096 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (Dirham 1.30) | Dirham 1.14 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 445 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 19 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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