Should I Visit Abu Dhabi or Quebec City for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Abu Dhabi and Quebec City can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Abu Dhabi

It doesn't get more "lifestyles of the rich and famous" than a vacation to Abu Dhabi. The federal capital and center of government for the United Arab Emirates is arguably the most modern city in the world.

Abu Dhabi has a population of 1.5 million and provides a home to several oil companies and embassies, but this place is definitely a playground for the world's fanciest tourists. This city has several large projects underway including Yas Island's Formula 1 track and Ferrari theme park.

Note: homosexuality is still outlawed in the UAE with harsh punishments including deportation, fines, jail time or even a death sentence.

Quebec City

Quebec City is the capital of the Quebec province. It has a dramatic location on the cliffs by St. Lawrence Seaway and the city's Old Town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quebec is a mid sized city with a population of about 700,000. Most of the economy is administrative and bureaucratic, but the city has a very impressive history as the fortress capital of New France. French is the official language of the entire province, but most people in the tourist areas of Quebec City speak English.

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Which place is cheaper, Quebec City or Abu Dhabi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

Abu Dhabi Prices
UAE Prices

Quebec City Prices
Canada Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Abu Dhabi $197

Quebec City $146

The average daily cost (per person) in Abu Dhabi is $197, while the average daily cost in Quebec City is $146. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Abu Dhabi and Quebec City in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Abu Dhabi $98

Quebec City $69
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Abu Dhabi $196

Quebec City $138

Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Quebec City

Looking for a hotel in Abu Dhabi or Quebec City? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Abu Dhabi Hotel Prices and Quebec City Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Abu Dhabi $20

Quebec City $15

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Abu Dhabi are as follows:

Car Rental

$31
Taxi to Airport

$14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Abu Dhabi:

Qasr Al Watan/King Palace Abu Dhabi with Entry Ticket & Transfer: $182
Abrahamic Family House Tour with Transfer: $89
Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) Private Transfer to Abu Dhabi City/Hotels: $58
Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi - Arrival Private Transfer: $85
Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Abu Dhabi Round-Trip Private Transfer: $170
Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) to Dubai hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $169
Abu Dhabi Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Any Hotel in UAE: $27
Abu Dhabi Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer (Within Abu Dhabi Only): $19
Abu Dhabi Airport Transfer to Hotel or Vice Versa: $54
Abu Dhabi Airport Transfers: Abu Dhabi City to Airport AUH in Business Car: $84

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Quebec City are as follows:

Parking in Quebec City

$3.47

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quebec City:

Sugar Shack Shuttle Transfer: $22
Private transfer from YQB (QUEBEC) Airport to downtown: $96
Private Transfer from Quebec City to YQB airport: $96
Quebec city private transfer: $101
YQB Airport Transfer: $103
YQB Quebec City Airport Cruise Terminal Train Station Transfer: $104
Jean Lesage Arrivals Private Airport Transfer: $108
Quebec Airport (YQB) to Downtown private transfer: $110
Private Departure Transfer to Quebec Airport YQB: $120
Private Transfer from Québec City to Jean Lesage Airport (YQB): $130
Private Transfer from Jean Lesage Airport (YQB) to Québec City: $130
Le Terminal Quebec Port to Québec Airport (YQB) - Departure Private Transfer: $130

Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Prices for flights to both Quebec City and Abu Dhabi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

Food Meals for one day

Abu Dhabi $78

Quebec City $61

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi Desert Safari BBQ Dinner Live Shows Pick & Drop More: $25
Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment: $39
Dubai Marina luxury Dhow Cruise Dinner (catamaran): $48
Abu Dhabi Evening Desert Safari Tour with Shows & Buffet Dinner: $60
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari With Live Shows And BBQ Buffet Dinner: $60
Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Festival with Dinner: $65
Desert Safari Abu Dhabi w/ Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & BBQ Dinner: $75
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $80
Abu Dhabi Desert Safari (Dune Bashing, BBQ Dinner, Camel Ride & Sand Skii): $80
Evening Desert Safari Abu Dhabi with BBQ Dinner & Shows: $81
Abu Dhabi Desert safari with BBQ Dinner,Sandboarding & Camel ride: $90
Desert Safari with Sheikh Zayed Festival & Dinner: $95

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec City

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quebec City.

Old Quebec 5-Course Gourmet Food Tour: $179
Combo Historical and Food Tour of the Old Quebec City: $200
Evening Gourmet Tour 5 Course Dinner - History and Food in Old Quebec City: $200

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Abu Dhabi $39

Quebec City $23

Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Abu Dhabi are as follows:

Self Guided Audio Tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi: $7.32
Qasr Al Hosn Entry Ticket: $8.17
Qasr Al Hosn Skip the Line Tickets: $13
Qasar Al Hosn Abu Dhabi Entry Tickets: $13
Louvre Join an Express Guided Tour: $14
Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace Abu Dhabi Ticket: $15
Qasr al Hosn Entrance Ticket: $16
Sea Breeze Boat Tour: $16
Qasr Al Watan Entry Ticket in Abu Dhabi: $17
Qasr Al Watan Abu Dhabi Entry Ticket: $17
Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum General Admission Ticket: $18
Qasr Al Watan Palace & Garden Entrance Ticket: $18

Tours and Activities in Quebec City

Here are a few actual costs in Quebec City for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

Quebec: Interactive Tour of the Fortifications: $6.21
Québec City: Artillery Park Tour: $6.21
Private App Guided Walking Tour to Quebec City Old Town : $7.75
Observatoire de la Capitale Entry Ticket: $10
MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket: $13
Québec: Fortifications of Old Québec Guided Walking Tour: $14
Quebec: La Citadelle de Québec Ticket and Guided Tour: $15
Quebec City Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $17
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Guided Tour: $18
Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour: $19
Animated Crime Walking Tour in Old Quebec: $19
Quebec: Christmas Interactive Walking Tour of New France: $19

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Abu Dhabi $13

Quebec City $17

Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec City

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Quebec City:

Honey and Distillery Tour with Tasting: $20
Craft Brewery and Beer Tasting Tour: $48
Island of Orleans Wine Tour: $86
Wine Tasting on Ile d'Orleans: $88

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Abu Dhabi and Quebec City, we can see that Abu Dhabi is more expensive. And not only is Quebec City much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Abu Dhabi is in Middle East and Quebec City is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Quebec City would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quebec City and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Abu Dhabi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Abu Dhabi than you might in Quebec City.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Abu Dhabi Expensive? and Is Quebec City Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Abu Dhabi has a larger population, and is about 14% larger than the population of Quebec City. When comparing the sizes of Abu Dhabi and Quebec City, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Abu Dhabi

Quebec City

Which place is cheaper, Quebec City or Abu Dhabi?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Quebec City

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City

Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec City

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi

Tours and Activities in Quebec City

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec City

Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

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Should you visit Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Where Should I go: Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Abu Dhabi

Quebec City

Which place is cheaper, Quebec City or Abu Dhabi?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Abu Dhabi and Quebec City

Local Transportation

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Abu Dhabi

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Abu Dhabi

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quebec City

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quebec City

Is it cheaper to fly into Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Abu Dhabi

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quebec City

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Abu Dhabi

Tours and Activities in Quebec City

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Quebec City

Which is Bigger, Abu Dhabi or Quebec City?

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