Cost of living in Canada compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 10% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 60 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 28 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.54 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.26 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 12 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.58 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.99 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 21 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.97 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.64 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.77 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.36 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 75 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.54 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.05 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.61 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,244 (Dirham 6,587) | Dirham 8,052 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,665 (Dirham 4,888) | Dirham 6,306 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$191 (Dirham 561) | Dirham 669 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,490 (Dirham 4,374) | Dirham 4,793 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,122 (Dirham 3,293) | Dirham 3,398 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$130 (Dirham 381) | Dirham 319 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$55 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 270 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$372 (Dirham 1,093) | Dirham 1,164 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$167 (Dirham 489) | Dirham 416 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 37 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 29 | + 174% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 234 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 205 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (Dirham 342) | Dirham 346 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$141 (Dirham 413) | Dirham 360 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 74% 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$26,505 (Dirham 77,816) | Dirham 81,160 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.36 (Dirham 4.00) | Dirham 2.17 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$95 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 115 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 7% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Canada | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 20 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 47 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 237 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 21 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.11 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 23 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.17 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.50 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 48 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| 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$57 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 169 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 86 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$157 (Dirham 460) | Dirham 578 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$104 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 206 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 81 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.16 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 43 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$566 (Dirham 1,663) | Dirham 1,631 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.48 (Dirham 1.42) | Dirham 0.60 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 272 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 18 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Canada is 6% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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