- 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 | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hobart (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 25 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$9 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 25 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 11 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (Dirham 3.95) | Dirham 8 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.25 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 11 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 6 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 15 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.03 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.44 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.05 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$23 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 48 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.63 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.95 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.49 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.56 | + 59% | |
| 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$1,925 (Dirham 5,607) | Dirham 13,583 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,432 (Dirham 4,170) | Dirham 11,205 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$232 (Dirham 677) | Dirham 260 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,404 (Dirham 4,088) | Dirham 7,278 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$998 (Dirham 2,907) | Dirham 5,409 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$202 (Dirham 590) | Dirham 130 | + 354% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$48 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 294 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$912 (Dirham 2,656) | Dirham 1,546 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$246 (Dirham 715) | Dirham 483 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 28 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 41 | + 91% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Hobart (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (Dirham 309) | Dirham 231 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$79 (Dirham 231) | Dirham 196 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$151 (Dirham 439) | Dirham 329 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$169 (Dirham 491) | Dirham 355 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Hobart (Australia) is 86% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,253 (Dirham 85,198) | Dirham 76,866 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.34 (Dirham 3.90) | Dirham 1.81 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$72 (Dirham 210) | Dirham 80 | + 163% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$17 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 30 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Hobart (Australia) is 2% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$13 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 20 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 66 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$75 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 191 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$9 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 31 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.95 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.42 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 69 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Hobart (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$56 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 196 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 70 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$168 (Dirham 490) | Dirham 577 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$122 (Dirham 354) | Dirham 150 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 57 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.28 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$223 (Dirham 651) | Dirham 743 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.43 (Dirham 1.25) | Dirham 0.38 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 371 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$24 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 10 | + 605% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,566 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Dirham 42,000
in Abu Dhabi
you would need to make just about Dirham 41,773
(AU$14,343)
in Hobart.
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