Cost of living in Australia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 29% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 42 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 32 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.93 (Dirham 4.57) | Dirham 6 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 5.00 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.05 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.66 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 3.66 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 10 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 64 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.69 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.92 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.47 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 11% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,681 (Dirham 8,690) | Dirham 9,818 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,613 (Dirham 6,170) | Dirham 6,908 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$219 (Dirham 517) | Dirham 885 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,402 (Dirham 5,672) | Dirham 5,950 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,879 (Dirham 4,437) | Dirham 4,006 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 650 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$79 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 330 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$535 (Dirham 1,263) | Dirham 931 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$248 (Dirham 586) | Dirham 355 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$17 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 43 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 37 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 25% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$128 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 194 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$86 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 185 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$186 (Dirham 440) | Dirham 340 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$214 (Dirham 505) | Dirham 340 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 141% 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$36,303 (Dirham 85,711) | Dirham 95,977 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.98 (Dirham 4.69) | Dirham 3.08 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$166 (Dirham 392) | Dirham 98 | + 299% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 8% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 30 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$83 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 272 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 28 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.08 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 23 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.15 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.68 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 12 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 43 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 13% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 169 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$43 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 92 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$292 (Dirham 690) | Dirham 320 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$129 (Dirham 304) | Dirham 292 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 81 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.37 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 40 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$883 (Dirham 2,086) | Dirham 1,948 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.50 (Dirham 1.17) | Dirham 0.71 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$75 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 260 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 19 | + 397% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 26% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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