Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 6.7% higher than in Dubai (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 7.4% lower than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 27.4% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 1.0% higher than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 42.4% higher than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 0.5% lower than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
47.00 AED (17.62 C$) |
66.70 AED (25.00 C$) |
+41.9 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
300.00 AED (112.45 C$) |
320.15 AED (120.00 C$) |
+6.7 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 AED (13.12 C$) |
42.69 AED (16.00 C$) |
+22.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
50.00 AED (18.74 C$) |
24.01 AED (9.00 C$) |
-52.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
50.00 AED (18.74 C$) |
26.68 AED (10.00 C$) |
-46.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
21.75 AED (8.15 C$) |
14.96 AED (5.61 C$) |
-31.2 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
6.27 AED (2.35 C$) |
7.77 AED (2.91 C$) |
+23.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
3.05 AED (1.14 C$) |
6.52 AED (2.44 C$) |
+113.9 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
6.83 AED (2.56 C$) |
10.07 AED (3.77 C$) |
+47.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
4.64 AED (1.74 C$) |
9.32 AED (3.49 C$) |
+100.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
4.13 AED (1.55 C$) |
4.90 AED (1.84 C$) |
+18.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
13.13 AED (4.92 C$) |
13.36 AED (5.01 C$) |
+1.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.58 AED (9.21 C$) |
18.18 AED (6.82 C$) |
-26.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.68 AED (5.13 C$) |
22.19 AED (8.32 C$) |
+62.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
19.59 AED (7.34 C$) |
27.38 AED (10.26 C$) |
+39.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
4.27 AED (1.60 C$) |
6.21 AED (2.33 C$) |
+45.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.09 AED (1.16 C$) |
2.09 AED (0.78 C$) |
-32.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.10 AED (1.16 C$) |
6.01 AED (2.25 C$) |
+93.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.29 AED (0.86 C$) |
6.09 AED (2.28 C$) |
+166.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.80 AED (0.67 C$) |
3.61 AED (1.35 C$) |
+100.8 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.67 AED (0.62 C$) |
2.78 AED (1.04 C$) |
+67.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
5.15 AED (1.93 C$) |
8.75 AED (3.28 C$) |
+69.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.35 AED (0.88 C$) |
6.86 AED (2.57 C$) |
+192.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
70.00 AED (26.24 C$) |
53.36 AED (20.00 C$) |
-23.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
9.22 AED (3.45 C$) |
9.04 AED (3.39 C$) |
-1.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.94 AED (4.47 C$) |
11.02 AED (4.13 C$) |
-7.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
22.50 AED (8.43 C$) |
54.43 AED (20.40 C$) |
+141.9 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
6.00 AED (2.25 C$) |
8.94 AED (3.35 C$) |
+49.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
350.00 AED (131.19 C$) |
416.20 AED (156.00 C$) |
+18.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
12.00 AED (4.50 C$) |
11.34 AED (4.25 C$) |
-5.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 AED (1.51 C$) |
7.51 AED (2.82 C$) |
+86.8 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
30.00 AED (11.24 C$) |
82.79 AED (31.03 C$) |
+176.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
2.88 AED (1.08 C$) |
3.65 AED (1.37 C$) |
+26.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
110,000.00 AED (41,230.34 C$) |
99,722.20 AED (37,378.00 C$) |
-9.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
82,741.18 AED (31,013.15 C$) |
76,512.56 AED (28,678.53 C$) |
-7.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
865.06 AED (324.24 C$) |
510.54 AED (191.36 C$) |
-41.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
211.73 AED (79.36 C$) |
136.04 AED (50.99 C$) |
-35.8 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
344.69 AED (129.20 C$) |
184.43 AED (69.13 C$) |
-46.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
285.00 AED (106.82 C$) |
200.79 AED (75.26 C$) |
-29.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
183.40 AED (68.74 C$) |
80.46 AED (30.16 C$) |
-56.1 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
55.00 AED (20.62 C$) |
48.01 AED (17.99 C$) |
-12.7 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,313.54 AED (1,241.99 C$) |
3,526.67 AED (1,321.87 C$) |
+6.4 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
61,163.17 AED (22,925.26 C$) |
76,827.99 AED (28,796.76 C$) |
+25.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
284.12 AED (106.49 C$) |
217.93 AED (81.69 C$) |
-23.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
228.24 AED (85.55 C$) |
157.25 AED (58.94 C$) |
-31.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
398.33 AED (149.30 C$) |
351.80 AED (131.86 C$) |
-11.7 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
395.00 AED (148.05 C$) |
465.81 AED (174.59 C$) |
+17.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
8,402.75 AED (3,149.53 C$) |
6,113.36 AED (2,291.42 C$) |
-27.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
5,325.00 AED (1,995.92 C$) |
5,335.88 AED (2,000.00 C$) |
+0.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
15,892.12 AED (5,956.70 C$) |
9,819.55 AED (3,680.58 C$) |
-38.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
11,209.52 AED (4,201.57 C$) |
8,369.51 AED (3,137.07 C$) |
-25.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,471.85 AED (926.50 C$) |
2,895.56 AED (1,085.32 C$) |
+17.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,373.71 AED (514.90 C$) |
2,327.03 AED (872.22 C$) |
+69.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
14,545.86 AED (5,452.10 C$) |
13,407.53 AED (5,025.43 C$) |
-7.8 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.50 | 4.44 | -1.3 % |
| Last update: | 15 April 2026 | 16 April 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 344 | 355 | |
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