Cost of Living Comparison Between Dubai and Toronto 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Toronto is 14.2% higher than in Dubai (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Toronto is 2.6% higher than in Dubai | |
| Rent Prices in Toronto are 13.9% lower than in Dubai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Toronto are 5.8% higher than in Dubai | |
| Groceries Prices in Toronto are 51.0% higher than in Dubai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Toronto is 7.9% higher than in Dubai | |
Restaurants | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.0 AED (15.03 C$) |
69.18 AED (26.0 C$) |
+72.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
300.0 AED (112.76 C$) |
332.57 AED (125.0 C$) |
+10.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
35.0 AED (13.15 C$) |
39.91 AED (15.0 C$) |
+14.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.0 AED (16.91 C$) |
21.28 AED (8.0 C$) |
-52.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
50.0 AED (18.79 C$) |
26.61 AED (10.0 C$) |
-46.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
22.42 AED (8.43 C$) |
15.07 AED (5.66 C$) |
-32.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
4.88 AED (1.83 C$) |
7.96 AED (2.99 C$) |
+63.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
4.0 AED (1.5 C$) |
6.33 AED (2.38 C$) |
+58.1 % |
Markets | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
25.59 AED (9.62 C$) |
44.65 AED (16.78 C$) |
+74.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
5.18 AED (1.95 C$) |
9.42 AED (3.54 C$) |
+81.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
4.22 AED (1.59 C$) |
5.62 AED (2.11 C$) |
+33.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
11.76 AED (4.42 C$) |
12.47 AED (4.69 C$) |
+6.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
14.42 AED (5.42 C$) |
18.3 AED (6.88 C$) |
+26.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
14.29 AED (5.37 C$) |
21.01 AED (7.9 C$) |
+47.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.88 AED (6.35 C$) |
23.09 AED (8.68 C$) |
+36.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
4.07 AED (1.53 C$) |
6.43 AED (2.42 C$) |
+58.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
3.12 AED (1.17 C$) |
2.33 AED (0.88 C$) |
-25.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.21 AED (1.21 C$) |
5.78 AED (2.17 C$) |
+79.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.63 AED (0.99 C$) |
6.61 AED (2.48 C$) |
+151.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.92 AED (0.72 C$) |
4.03 AED (1.52 C$) |
+109.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.53 AED (0.95 C$) |
4.65 AED (1.75 C$) |
+83.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
5.96 AED (2.24 C$) |
8.04 AED (3.02 C$) |
+34.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.26 AED (0.85 C$) |
6.68 AED (2.51 C$) |
+195.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
57.5 AED (21.61 C$) |
49.22 AED (18.5 C$) |
-14.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
10.56 AED (3.97 C$) |
9.61 AED (3.61 C$) |
-9.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
16.42 AED (6.17 C$) |
10.15 AED (3.82 C$) |
-38.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
23.5 AED (8.83 C$) |
53.21 AED (20.0 C$) |
+126.4 % |
Transportation | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
6.0 AED (2.26 C$) |
8.91 AED (3.35 C$) |
+48.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
300.0 AED (112.76 C$) |
415.05 AED (156.0 C$) |
+38.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
12.0 AED (4.51 C$) |
13.3 AED (5.0 C$) |
+10.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
4.83 AED (1.81 C$) |
8.56 AED (3.22 C$) |
+77.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
30.0 AED (11.28 C$) |
93.12 AED (35.0 C$) |
+210.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
11.51 AED (4.33 C$) |
16.16 AED (6.08 C$) |
+40.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
120,000.0 AED (45,102.63 C$) |
90,401.83 AED (33,978.0 C$) |
-24.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
83,136.58 AED (31,247.32 C$) |
78,564.38 AED (29,528.83 C$) |
-5.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
733.65 AED (275.75 C$) |
413.51 AED (155.42 C$) |
-43.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
198.42 AED (74.58 C$) |
152.62 AED (57.36 C$) |
-23.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
369.4 AED (138.84 C$) |
185.69 AED (69.79 C$) |
-49.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
294.26 AED (110.6 C$) |
184.11 AED (69.2 C$) |
-37.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
151.37 AED (56.89 C$) |
63.43 AED (23.84 C$) |
-58.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.0 AED (18.79 C$) |
47.89 AED (18.0 C$) |
-4.2 % |
Childcare | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
2,862.07 AED (1,075.72 C$) |
4,341.13 AED (1,631.64 C$) |
+51.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
47,017.78 AED (17,671.88 C$) |
65,547.48 AED (24,636.36 C$) |
+39.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
215.44 AED (80.97 C$) |
221.3 AED (83.17 C$) |
+2.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
203.75 AED (76.58 C$) |
147.76 AED (55.54 C$) |
-27.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
356.15 AED (133.86 C$) |
358.33 AED (134.68 C$) |
+0.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
354.61 AED (133.28 C$) |
436.85 AED (164.19 C$) |
+23.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
8,240.01 AED (3,097.05 C$) |
6,717.7 AED (2,524.88 C$) |
-18.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
5,229.36 AED (1,965.48 C$) |
5,656.02 AED (2,125.84 C$) |
+8.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
14,949.58 AED (5,618.88 C$) |
11,383.35 AED (4,278.49 C$) |
-23.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
9,996.52 AED (3,757.24 C$) |
9,314.52 AED (3,500.91 C$) |
-6.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,062.49 AED (775.2 C$) |
3,384.18 AED (1,271.96 C$) |
+64.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,155.95 AED (434.47 C$) |
2,683.32 AED (1,008.54 C$) |
+132.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dubai Edit |
Toronto Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
11,664.76 AED (4,384.26 C$) |
12,905.58 AED (4,850.63 C$) |
+10.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.65 | 6.37 | +37.1 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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