Cost of living in Australia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 24% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 48 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 33 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.05 (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 6 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 13 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 5.96 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 30 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.13 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.61 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.01 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 11 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 65 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.81 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.30 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.96 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 15% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,616 (Dirham 11,325) | Dirham 8,258 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,120 (Dirham 7,654) | Dirham 6,444 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$295 (Dirham 724) | Dirham 765 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,783 (Dirham 6,827) | Dirham 7,148 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,093 (Dirham 5,134) | Dirham 4,290 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$214 (Dirham 524) | Dirham 529 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$75 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 234 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$649 (Dirham 1,591) | Dirham 810 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$301 (Dirham 739) | Dirham 323 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 39 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 48 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 11% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$125 (Dirham 307) | Dirham 203 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 205 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$172 (Dirham 421) | Dirham 465 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$193 (Dirham 473) | Dirham 592 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 69% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,565 (Dirham 97,058) | Dirham 116,523 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.00 (Dirham 4.92) | Dirham 3.03 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$163 (Dirham 400) | Dirham 187 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 74 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$87 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 356 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.76 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 22 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.33 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.48 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 50 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 19% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 185 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 90 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$321 (Dirham 786) | Dirham 454 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 371 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 83 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.20 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 25 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 38 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$874 (Dirham 2,145) | Dirham 2,148 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (Dirham 1.60) | Dirham 0.73 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 278 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$44 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 18 | + 487% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,570 prices entered by 556 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 26% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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