Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$9 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 25 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$5.57 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 11 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 (Dirham 4.58) | Dirham 8 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 11 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.93 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 6 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.18 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.29 (Dirham 3.62) | Dirham 9 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 48 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.24 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 (Dirham 5.33) | Dirham 4.56 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,244 (Dirham 3,504) | Dirham 13,583 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,019 (Dirham 5,690) | Dirham 11,205 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$385 (Dirham 1,086) | Dirham 260 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,019 (Dirham 5,690) | Dirham 7,278 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,506 (Dirham 4,244) | Dirham 5,409 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$223 (Dirham 627) | Dirham 130 | + 383% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 294 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$597 (Dirham 1,682) | Dirham 1,665 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 (Dirham 418) | Dirham 521 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 27 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 42 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$109 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 231 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$66 (Dirham 186) | Dirham 196 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (Dirham 407) | Dirham 329 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$148 (Dirham 417) | Dirham 355 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 56% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,729 (Dirham 75,306) | Dirham 76,866 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.12 (Dirham 3.16) | Dirham 1.81 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$61 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 80 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 39 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 18% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 18 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 67 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$62 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 283 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.10 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 16 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.52 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.70 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 53 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 3% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$58 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 202 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 70 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$295 (Dirham 832) | Dirham 409 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$49 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 150 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 71 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.25 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 30 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$672 (Dirham 1,895) | Dirham 2,094 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (Dirham 1.29) | Dirham 0.38 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$76 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 371 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 10 | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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