Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 33 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 30 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.74 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 6 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.73 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 14 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 5.06 | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 15 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.81 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.60 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 3.84 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.10 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 60 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.08 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.04 (Dirham 5.04) | Dirham 4.75 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 10% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,135 (Dirham 10,205) | Dirham 10,327 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,075 (Dirham 7,590) | Dirham 7,900 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$198 (Dirham 489) | Dirham 989 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,718 (Dirham 6,709) | Dirham 6,077 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,923 (Dirham 4,747) | Dirham 4,308 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$168 (Dirham 413) | Dirham 558 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 366 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$779 (Dirham 1,923) | Dirham 1,419 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (Dirham 520) | Dirham 338 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 50 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 51 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (Dirham 260) | Dirham 197 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 190 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 343 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (Dirham 427) | Dirham 348 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 200% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$34,971 (Dirham 86,314) | Dirham 89,840 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.06 (Dirham 5.08) | Dirham 3.82 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$191 (Dirham 472) | Dirham 80 | + 490% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 29 | + 136% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 14 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 56 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 382 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.73 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.54 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.88 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.79 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 62 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Sydney | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 188 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$42 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 91 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (Dirham 530) | Dirham 783 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (Dirham 314) | Dirham 259 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 64 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.92 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 40 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$756 (Dirham 1,867) | Dirham 2,128 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (Dirham 0.61) | Dirham 0.67 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$109 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 255 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$40 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 22 | + 350% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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