- Cost of Living
- Canada
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 52 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 25 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 17 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.48 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.95 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.91 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 24 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.64 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.37 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.70 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.27 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 74 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.34 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.77 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.30 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 61% | |
| 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$2,047 (Dirham 5,997) | Dirham 8,307 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,615 (Dirham 4,732) | Dirham 6,426 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$158 (Dirham 464) | Dirham 700 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,511 (Dirham 4,426) | Dirham 6,377 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,107 (Dirham 3,243) | Dirham 4,328 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$115 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 406 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$55 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 317 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$460 (Dirham 1,348) | Dirham 1,659 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$167 (Dirham 490) | Dirham 394 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 33 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 38 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 317 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$53 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 234 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 369 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$142 (Dirham 416) | Dirham 427 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 34% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,165 (Dirham 70,812) | Dirham 84,125 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 1.84 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$115 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 218 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 21 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 82 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$80 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 255 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 25 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.91 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.21 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.64 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 63 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 24% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 198 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 76 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$151 (Dirham 441) | Dirham 425 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$92 (Dirham 270) | Dirham 368 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 71 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.67 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 42 | - 54% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$533 (Dirham 1,563) | Dirham 1,831 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.36 (Dirham 1.05) | Dirham 0.80 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 428 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 11 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Canada is 9% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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