Cost of living in Australia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 14% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 45 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 29 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.97 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (Dirham 4.22) | Dirham 7 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.42 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.99 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 7 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 23 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.61 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.20 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.63 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.52 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 13 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 81 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.91 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.47 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.70 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 10% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,144 (Dirham 8,953) | Dirham 7,687 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,161 (Dirham 6,154) | Dirham 5,728 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$291 (Dirham 827) | Dirham 686 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,971 (Dirham 5,611) | Dirham 4,844 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,506 (Dirham 4,289) | Dirham 3,415 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$177 (Dirham 505) | Dirham 365 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$58 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 277 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$494 (Dirham 1,407) | Dirham 950 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$245 (Dirham 698) | Dirham 375 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 37 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 33 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (Dirham 288) | Dirham 225 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$66 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 207 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$137 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 338 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$140 (Dirham 397) | Dirham 345 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 130% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,179 (Dirham 80,240) | Dirham 85,543 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.36 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 2.06 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$159 (Dirham 454) | Dirham 127 | + 257% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 14% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 18 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 50 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 260 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 30 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.67 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 18 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.38 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.51 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 75 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 6% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 189 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 84 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$227 (Dirham 648) | Dirham 595 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$91 (Dirham 258) | Dirham 263 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 74 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.49 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 45 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$663 (Dirham 1,889) | Dirham 2,008 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 (Dirham 1.45) | Dirham 0.64 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 297 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$35 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 20 | + 409% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 26% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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