Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 6% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 46 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 29 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.84 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.54 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 7 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 23 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.90 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.71 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.55 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 75 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.27 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.23 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.52 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 12% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,284 (Dirham 6,603) | Dirham 7,706 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,757 (Dirham 5,078) | Dirham 5,759 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$174 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 661 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,727 (Dirham 4,993) | Dirham 4,915 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,260 (Dirham 3,644) | Dirham 3,499 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$113 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 336 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 280 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$372 (Dirham 1,076) | Dirham 956 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$161 (Dirham 464) | Dirham 392 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 38 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 32 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 233 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$48 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 212 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$109 (Dirham 314) | Dirham 337 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$141 (Dirham 409) | Dirham 336 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 86% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,346 (Dirham 73,279) | Dirham 84,651 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.12 (Dirham 3.25) | Dirham 2.12 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$118 (Dirham 342) | Dirham 122 | + 180% | |
| 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$11 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 18 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 50 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$79 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 260 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 30 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.06 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.52 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.62 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 75 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 181 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 79 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$159 (Dirham 459) | Dirham 595 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$92 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 273 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 73 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.80 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 46 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$567 (Dirham 1,638) | Dirham 2,187 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.42 (Dirham 1.22) | Dirham 0.64 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 307 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 20 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Canada is 5% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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