Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Food - 1% Food in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district C$19 (Dirham 53) Dirham 57 - 8% Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) C$11 (Dirham 31) Dirham 28 + 11% 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast C$7 (Dirham 19) Dirham 20 - 5% 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk C$2.94 (Dirham 8) Dirham 8 + 2% 12 eggs, large C$3.92 (Dirham 11) Dirham 15 - 29% 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes C$4.03 (Dirham 11) Dirham 7 + 59% 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese C$10 (Dirham 29) Dirham 30 - 3% 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples C$3.93 (Dirham 11) Dirham 10 + 11% 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes C$2.72 (Dirham 8) Dirham 5.22 + 45% 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket C$3.05 (Dirham 8) Dirham 10 - 19% 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality C$17 (Dirham 47) Dirham 88 - 46% 2 liters of coca-cola C$2.35 (Dirham 7) Dirham 7 - 13% Bread for 2 people for 1 day C$2.56 (Dirham 7) Dirham 4.45 + 60% Housing + 3% Housing in Toronto (Canada) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area C$3,021 (Dirham 8,405) Dirham 7,466 + 13% Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area C$2,466 (Dirham 6,861) Dirham 4,644 + 48% Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat C$150 (Dirham 417) Dirham 701 - 41% Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area C$2,163 (Dirham 6,018) Dirham 5,195 + 16% Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area C$1,711 (Dirham 4,760) Dirham 3,271 + 46% Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio C$90 (Dirham 250) Dirham 370 - 32% Internet 8 mbps (1 month) C$49 (Dirham 135) Dirham 288 - 53% 40” flat screen tv C$358 (Dirham 995) Dirham 937 + 6% Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) C$167 (Dirham 465) Dirham 324 + 43% Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) C$11 (Dirham 31) Dirham 39 - 22% Hourly rate for cleaning help C$24 (Dirham 65) Dirham 34 + 93% Clothes - 21% Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) C$76 (Dirham 211) Dirham 234 - 10% 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) C$52 (Dirham 144) Dirham 213 - 32% 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) C$112 (Dirham 311) Dirham 353 - 12% 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes C$151 (Dirham 421) Dirham 365 + 15% Transportation + 44% Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new C$25,760 (Dirham 71,658) Dirham 88,166 - 19% 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas C$1.19 (Dirham 3.32) Dirham 2.21 + 50% Monthly ticket public transport C$152 (Dirham 422) Dirham 247 + 71% Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) C$22 (Dirham 60) Dirham 55 + 9% Personal Care - 13% Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) C$12 (Dirham 33) Dirham 21 + 53% 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) C$18 (Dirham 51) Dirham 51 + 0% Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) C$76 (Dirham 213) Dirham 260 - 18% 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) C$7 (Dirham 18) Dirham 23 - 20% Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) C$5.52 (Dirham 15) Dirham 18 - 12% Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) C$5.71 (Dirham 16) Dirham 21 - 24% 4 rolls of toilet paper C$3.01 (Dirham 8) Dirham 12 - 30% Tube of toothpaste C$2.31 (Dirham 6) Dirham 13 - 50% Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city C$30 (Dirham 82) Dirham 77 + 6% Entertainment - 15% Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub C$59 (Dirham 165) Dirham 173 - 4% 2 tickets to the movies C$31 (Dirham 86) Dirham 76 + 13% 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) C$257 (Dirham 716) Dirham 444 + 61% Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert C$98 (Dirham 272) Dirham 354 - 23% 1 cocktail drink in downtown club C$15 (Dirham 41) Dirham 71 - 43% Cappuccino in expat area of the city C$4.74 (Dirham 13) Dirham 23 - 42% 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) C$8 (Dirham 22) Dirham 49 - 54% Ipad wi-fi 128gb C$586 (Dirham 1,630) Dirham 1,641 - 1% 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) C$0.39 (Dirham 1.09) Dirham 0.69 + 58% 1 month of gym membership in business district C$62 (Dirham 172) Dirham 381 - 55% 1 package of marlboro cigarettes C$14 (Dirham 38) Dirham 20 + 89% TOTAL + 5%

These prices were last updated on September 20, 2020. Exchange rate: 2.782 AED / CAD

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