Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Dubai?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Dubai or Toronto?
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 Dubai and Toronto can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Dubai or Toronto?
Dubai
Ever wonder what it would be like to see the lifestyles of the rich and famous up close. There's no more upscale destination than Dubai. It's by far and away the spot for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining and the most luxurious of luxury. As the most modern and progressive of the seven emirates in the United Arab Emirates, this area has experienced an unbelievable economic boom and tourism spike. It's a desert city with an amazing infrastructure.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Dubai, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in United Arab Emirates, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDubai $248Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Dubai is $248, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Dubai and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDubai $170Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDubai $340Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Dubai and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Dubai or Toronto? 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: Dubai Hotel Prices and Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Dubai $13Toronto $32
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Dubai:
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Taxi Ride$12
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Airport Taxi$12
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Sea Taxi$0.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dubai
Also for Dubai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yellow Boat Tour Dubai with Private Transfers: $95
- Yellow Boat Tour Dubai With Private Transfers: $102
- Yellow Boat Ride in Dubai with Private Transfers: $110
- Xline Dubai Marina Zipline Experience With Transfers Option: $243
- Xline Dubai Marina Zipline Experience Dubai with Transfers Option: $247
- Wild Wadi tickets with Transfers: $100
- Wild Wadi Waterpark tickets with Private transfer: $154
- Wild Wadi Waterpark Entrance Ticket -Dubai with Transfers Option: $99
- Wild Wadi Waterpark Dubai Ticket With Private Transfer: $125
- Wild Wadi WaterPark Ticket with Optional Transfers and Meal: $78
- Wild Wadi Water Park Ticket with Transfer from Dubai: $131
- Wild Wadi Dubai water park Ticket with 1 way transfer in Dubai: $110
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Round trip transfer in private vehicle from-to Pearson Airport in Niagara Falls (Ontario): $280
- Round-Trip Transfer Between Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) Airport and Niagara Falls: $268
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $263
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $238
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $231
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $223
- Private Transfer to and from Kitchener Waterloo Region - Toronto Pearson Airport: $222
- Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Downtown Black Car Service: $219
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo : $215
- Low Cost:-Private Transfer: Niagara Falls Canada to Toronto Pearson Airport: $213
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Pearson Airport : $208
Is it cheaper to fly into Dubai or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto and Dubai 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
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Food Meals for one dayDubai $56Toronto $66
Typical Food Prices in Dubai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Dubai:
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French bread$0.95
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Sumo salad in Dubai Mall + Juice$10
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Lemon Mint Tea$4.36
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Coffee & Cake$6.53
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Smoothie$5.45
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Shawarma$1.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Dinner Cruise Al-Seef: $12
- Dhow Cruise Dinner Dubai Creek with Buffet Dinner: $14
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet in Dubai: $14
- Dubai:Desert Safari BBQ dinner, Dune bashing,Camel&Sandboarding: $14
- Scenic Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Live Shows: $14
- Romantic Sightseeing Dhow Cruise Dinner: $15
- 2-Hour Evening Dhow Cruise and Dinner: $15
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Creek: $17
- Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise Dinner: $18
- Desert Safari with Dinner and Live Show: $18
- Dhow Dinner Cruise with International Buffet: $18
- Romantic Dhow Cruise Dinner: $19
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- E-Scooter Food Tour Toronto: $45
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Dubai $19Toronto $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Dubai
For Dubai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Visit to the Dubai Museum$0.82
Tours and Activities in Dubai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Dubai.
- 60 Minutes Dubai Yellow Boat Marina Tour: $78
- Abu Dhabi City Tour Including Ferrari World Ticket : $170
- Bur Dubai Abra Tour and Boat Ride with Museum of Illusions : $135
- Burj Khalifa Observation deck Dubai Admission Ticket : $71
- Classical Dubai Highlights City Tour : $44
- DXB Tour and Aquaventure water park & lost Chambers PRIVATE tour: $215
- Dubai (Marina Luxury Yacht) Tour with BF : $95
- Dubai (Marina Luxury Yacht) Tour with Breakfast: $105
- Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Explorer Tickets: $95
- Dubai City Tour : Half Day: $45
- Dubai City Tour(Full Day) with Burj Khalifa Ticket 'At the Top' : $225
- Dubai Frame Entry Ticket: $22
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Private Photoshoot Experience in Toronto: $74
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 1-Hour Toronto Harbour Tour with Live Narration: $25
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour with Optional Boat: $39
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 6 Hours Day Tour in Toronto to Niagara Falls: $109
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDubai $23Toronto $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Dubai
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Dubai:
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A Couple Drinks$25
Sample the Local Flavors in Dubai
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Dubai:
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tours: $66
- Pub Crawl Nightlife Tour: $67
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Finest Whisky Exploration Game in Toronto Distillery District: $8.20
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour: $21
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto: $36
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Dubai and Toronto, we can see that Dubai is more expensive. And not only is Toronto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Dubai is in Middle East and Toronto 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 Toronto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Toronto 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 Dubai would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dubai than you might in Toronto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Dubai Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Dubai or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Dubai. When comparing the sizes of Dubai and Toronto, 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.
When is the best time to visit Dubai or Toronto?
Toronto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Dubai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Dubai or Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Dubai and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Dubai year-round.
The heat can be very extreme in Dubai. In the summer, Dubai is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Dubai in July average around 35°C (95°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F).
In July, Dubai usually receives less rain than Toronto. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer. June to August in Dubai is the dry season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyDubai 35°C (95°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Dubai as well as Toronto. Dubai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Dubai is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Dubai average around 29°C (84°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Dubai usually gets less rain in October than Toronto. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberDubai 29°C (84°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Dubai are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Dubai throughout the year.
The weather in Toronto can be very cold. Dubai is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Dubai averages around 19°C (66°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
In January, Dubai usually receives less rain than Toronto. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter. The rainy season in Dubai is January to March.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryDubai 19°C (66°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Dubai or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Dubai during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Dubai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Dubai is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Dubai in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F).
Dubai usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Dubai gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year. June to August is the dry season in Dubai.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilDubai 26°C (79°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Dubai
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 36°C (97°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 33°C (91°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 29°C (84°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 21°C (70°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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