- Cost of Living
- Australia
- United Arab Emirates
- Hobart
- Abu Dhabi
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hobart, Australia compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hobart (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$15 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 25 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 27 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.56 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 11 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.53 (Dirham 4.17) | Dirham 8 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.83 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 11 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6.00 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 6 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 15 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.77 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.53 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.63 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 48 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.29 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.34 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.56 | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Hobart (Australia) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,029 (Dirham 5,547) | Dirham 13,583 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,637 (Dirham 4,476) | Dirham 11,205 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$222 (Dirham 607) | Dirham 260 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,427 (Dirham 3,901) | Dirham 7,278 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$998 (Dirham 2,730) | Dirham 5,409 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$232 (Dirham 634) | Dirham 130 | + 388% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$54 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 294 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$789 (Dirham 2,159) | Dirham 1,644 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$235 (Dirham 641) | Dirham 486 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 33 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 41 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Hobart (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 (Dirham 282) | Dirham 231 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$85 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 196 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$160 (Dirham 437) | Dirham 329 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$165 (Dirham 452) | Dirham 355 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Hobart (Australia) is 78% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,667 (Dirham 78,390) | Dirham 76,866 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.32 (Dirham 3.60) | Dirham 1.81 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$78 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 80 | + 168% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$18 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 38 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Hobart (Australia) is 14% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 21 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 67 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$74 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 284 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 25 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.86 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.43 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 16 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 51 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Hobart (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 223 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 70 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$142 (Dirham 389) | Dirham 348 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$125 (Dirham 341) | Dirham 150 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 70 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.22 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 30 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$665 (Dirham 1,818) | Dirham 2,228 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.43 (Dirham 1.17) | Dirham 0.38 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 371 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$25 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 10 | + 571% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,447 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hobart (Australia) is 6% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 44,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 41,524
(AU$15,185)
in Hobart.
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