Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Perth (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 48 | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 36 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 19 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.75 (Dirham 4.53) | Dirham 5.29 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.88 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 13 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 7 | + 148% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 30 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 11 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.58 | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.31 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 11 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 52 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (Dirham 5.18) | Dirham 4.32 | + 20% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Perth (Australia) is 30% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,121 (Dirham 5,477) | Dirham 11,443 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,675 (Dirham 4,327) | Dirham 7,963 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$379 (Dirham 979) | Dirham 989 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,843 (Dirham 4,761) | Dirham 5,997 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,258 (Dirham 3,248) | Dirham 3,669 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$147 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 558 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 184 | - 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$563 (Dirham 1,455) | Dirham 1,419 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$222 (Dirham 573) | Dirham 338 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 50 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 51 | + 57% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (Dirham 274) | Dirham 243 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (Dirham 240) | Dirham 277 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (Dirham 406) | Dirham 460 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$163 (Dirham 421) | Dirham 465 | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 153% | |||
Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 153% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,936 (Dirham 72,152) | Dirham 104,094 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.78 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 3.29 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$167 (Dirham 432) | Dirham 82 | + 429% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 39 | + 51% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 14 | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 56 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 382 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.39 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.87 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.01 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 63 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 21% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 188 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 121 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (Dirham 560) | Dirham 783 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (Dirham 277) | Dirham 470 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 64 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.07 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 38 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$651 (Dirham 1,680) | Dirham 2,128 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (Dirham 0.99) | Dirham 1.28 | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 317 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 21 | + 347% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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