Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 27% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 52 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 30 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.06 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.15 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.85 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.35 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 24 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.58 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.03 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.03 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.46 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 56 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.62 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.01 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.97 | + 109% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,798 (Dirham 7,704) | Dirham 9,160 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,236 (Dirham 6,156) | Dirham 6,658 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$219 (Dirham 603) | Dirham 811 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,943 (Dirham 5,350) | Dirham 5,412 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,567 (Dirham 4,314) | Dirham 3,534 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$133 (Dirham 365) | Dirham 546 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$70 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 343 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$416 (Dirham 1,144) | Dirham 1,466 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$195 (Dirham 537) | Dirham 330 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 43 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 44 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 18% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$81 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 225 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$52 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 207 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$122 (Dirham 335) | Dirham 342 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (Dirham 407) | Dirham 344 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 6% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,369 (Dirham 80,870) | Dirham 97,182 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.85 (Dirham 5.09) | Dirham 3.42 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 283 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 6% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 23 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$30 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 37 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$101 (Dirham 279) | Dirham 329 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 26 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.78 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.13 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.03 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$30 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 54 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$66 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 196 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 97 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$163 (Dirham 448) | Dirham 237 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$109 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 332 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 77 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.06 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 45 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$811 (Dirham 2,233) | Dirham 1,845 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.43 (Dirham 1.19) | Dirham 0.53 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 296 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 19 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Canada is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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