- Cost of Living
- Canada
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 9% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 59 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 28 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 21 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.93 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 27 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.93 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.43 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.90 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.56 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 111 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.38 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.18 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.54 | + 33% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,108 (Dirham 5,837) | Dirham 8,109 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,641 (Dirham 4,544) | Dirham 6,089 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$155 (Dirham 429) | Dirham 731 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,597 (Dirham 4,422) | Dirham 6,066 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,162 (Dirham 3,218) | Dirham 4,475 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (Dirham 277) | Dirham 517 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 306 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$459 (Dirham 1,272) | Dirham 1,455 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (Dirham 426) | Dirham 431 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 39 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 39 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 271 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 228 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 434 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$136 (Dirham 377) | Dirham 508 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,193 (Dirham 64,216) | Dirham 77,604 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (Dirham 3.64) | Dirham 2.31 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 236 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 26 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 72 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 294 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 28 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.81 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 16 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.51 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 65 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 198 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 81 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (Dirham 428) | Dirham 414 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (Dirham 270) | Dirham 352 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 67 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.04 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 42 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (Dirham 1,658) | Dirham 1,980 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.53 (Dirham 1.47) | Dirham 0.92 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 468 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 21 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 15% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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