- Cost of Living
- Canada
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 1% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 54 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 27 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.45 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.09 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 13 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 26 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.72 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.32 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.75 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.56 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 98 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.41 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.32 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.45 | + 48% | |
| 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$2,121 (Dirham 6,026) | Dirham 8,126 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (Dirham 4,657) | Dirham 6,129 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (Dirham 447) | Dirham 754 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,623 (Dirham 4,610) | Dirham 6,283 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,168 (Dirham 3,318) | Dirham 4,291 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 509 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 303 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$487 (Dirham 1,382) | Dirham 1,410 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (Dirham 446) | Dirham 418 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 38 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 38 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 255 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$57 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 212 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$114 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 375 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$139 (Dirham 394) | Dirham 426 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 15% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,777 (Dirham 64,699) | Dirham 78,928 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 (Dirham 3.66) | Dirham 2.24 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$110 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 254 | + 23% | |
| 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 28) | Dirham 22 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 68 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (Dirham 275) | Dirham 265 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 27 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.98 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.56 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.75 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 56 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 24% 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$27 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 77 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (Dirham 418) | Dirham 295 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$96 (Dirham 274) | Dirham 373 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 65 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 43 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$595 (Dirham 1,690) | Dirham 2,135 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.41 (Dirham 1.17) | Dirham 0.80 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$62 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 445 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 21 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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