Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 33 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 31 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.77 (Dirham 4.28) | Dirham 6 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 14 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 5.31 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.67 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.77 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.48 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 60 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.72 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.72 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,922 (Dirham 7,076) | Dirham 10,437 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,042 (Dirham 4,945) | Dirham 7,961 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$254 (Dirham 615) | Dirham 870 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,275 (Dirham 5,509) | Dirham 6,069 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,693 (Dirham 4,100) | Dirham 4,310 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$170 (Dirham 412) | Dirham 558 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 360 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$541 (Dirham 1,310) | Dirham 1,533 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$214 (Dirham 518) | Dirham 338 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 50 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 33 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$123 (Dirham 298) | Dirham 197 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 194 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 343 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (Dirham 435) | Dirham 348 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 171% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,739 (Dirham 74,441) | Dirham 89,840 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (Dirham 4.81) | Dirham 3.82 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (Dirham 412) | Dirham 80 | + 416% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 29 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 36% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 14 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 56 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 382 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.87 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.66 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.36 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 62 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 9% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 214 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 91 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$362 (Dirham 877) | Dirham 783 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 268 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 69 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.80 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 40 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$814 (Dirham 1,971) | Dirham 2,128 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (Dirham 1.45) | Dirham 0.71 | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (Dirham 193) | Dirham 255 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 22 | + 368% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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