- 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% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 56 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 27 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 21 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.41 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.04 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.97 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 26 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.83 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.04 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.51 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 106 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.48 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,124 (Dirham 5,891) | Dirham 7,917 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,653 (Dirham 4,585) | Dirham 6,126 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 (Dirham 430) | Dirham 760 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,630 (Dirham 4,522) | Dirham 6,091 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,177 (Dirham 3,265) | Dirham 4,279 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 536 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 303 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$474 (Dirham 1,316) | Dirham 1,488 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$156 (Dirham 434) | Dirham 447 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 38 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 39 | + 71% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 260 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 212 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (Dirham 318) | Dirham 404 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$138 (Dirham 383) | Dirham 469 | - 18% | |
| 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$22,896 (Dirham 63,518) | Dirham 78,133 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 2.29 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 244 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 23 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 69 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 281 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 27 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.90 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 16 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.54 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 58 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 26% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 199 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 78 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$143 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 336 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$98 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 360 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 67 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.02 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 42 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (Dirham 1,662) | Dirham 2,132 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (Dirham 1.24) | Dirham 0.83 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 461 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 21 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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