Cost of living in Australia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 52 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 30 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 16 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.72 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 7 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 5.17 | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.46 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.21 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.98 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.75 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 12 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 58 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.64 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.14 | + 67% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 17% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,993 (Dirham 7,471) | Dirham 9,165 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,138 (Dirham 5,337) | Dirham 6,423 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$264 (Dirham 659) | Dirham 767 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,001 (Dirham 4,994) | Dirham 5,128 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,548 (Dirham 3,865) | Dirham 3,254 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$155 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 613 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$74 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 352 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$542 (Dirham 1,352) | Dirham 1,480 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$325 (Dirham 812) | Dirham 350 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 46 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 41 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 223 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 209 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$152 (Dirham 380) | Dirham 340 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$165 (Dirham 413) | Dirham 325 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 28% 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$32,133 (Dirham 80,212) | Dirham 98,565 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.01 (Dirham 5.01) | Dirham 3.56 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$169 (Dirham 421) | Dirham 292 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 23% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 23 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 37 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 261 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.12 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.83 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 23 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.48 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 14 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.63 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 26 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 49 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is 10% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$63 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 195 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 100 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$210 (Dirham 524) | Dirham 237 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 313 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 86 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.99 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 45 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (Dirham 1,610) | Dirham 1,847 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.24 (Dirham 0.60) | Dirham 0.54 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$74 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 314 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 18 | + 473% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates
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