Cost of living in Australia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 56 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 28 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.99 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.34 (Dirham 3.41) | Dirham 7 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.52 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.76 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.60 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.91 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 12 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 74 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.97 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.22 (Dirham 5.65) | Dirham 3.81 | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,539 (Dirham 6,452) | Dirham 7,551 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,880 (Dirham 4,777) | Dirham 5,163 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$197 (Dirham 502) | Dirham 739 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,887 (Dirham 4,797) | Dirham 5,089 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,385 (Dirham 3,519) | Dirham 3,458 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (Dirham 415) | Dirham 394 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 309 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$516 (Dirham 1,310) | Dirham 1,114 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$208 (Dirham 528) | Dirham 308 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 43 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 33 | + 134% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 6% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (Dirham 260) | Dirham 216 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$70 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 207 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (Dirham 374) | Dirham 361 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$148 (Dirham 377) | Dirham 381 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 33% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,006 (Dirham 68,634) | Dirham 82,712 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.50 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 2.19 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$145 (Dirham 368) | Dirham 245 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 28% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 17 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 54 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 289 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 22 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.77 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.70 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.31 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.17 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 69 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$57 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 179 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$35 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 82 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$228 (Dirham 581) | Dirham 482 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$109 (Dirham 277) | Dirham 341 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 72 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.66 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 23 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 45 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$653 (Dirham 1,659) | Dirham 1,607 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.37 (Dirham 0.95) | Dirham 0.71 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$66 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 363 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 21 | + 327% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,272 prices entered by 1,159 different people.
Cost of living in Australia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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