Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$9 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 25 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$5.57 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.89 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 11 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 7 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 11 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.63 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 6 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.07 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.32 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.29 (Dirham 3.57) | Dirham 9 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 48 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.50 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.94 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 4.56 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 42% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,244 (Dirham 3,458) | Dirham 13,583 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,043 (Dirham 5,678) | Dirham 11,205 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (Dirham 892) | Dirham 260 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,944 (Dirham 5,404) | Dirham 7,278 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,464 (Dirham 4,069) | Dirham 5,409 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$266 (Dirham 739) | Dirham 130 | + 469% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 294 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$661 (Dirham 1,837) | Dirham 1,576 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$191 (Dirham 531) | Dirham 490 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 33 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 39 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 231 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$65 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 196 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (Dirham 410) | Dirham 329 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$160 (Dirham 444) | Dirham 355 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,197 (Dirham 78,383) | Dirham 76,866 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.12 (Dirham 3.12) | Dirham 1.81 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$61 (Dirham 170) | Dirham 80 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 23 | + 129% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 16% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 22 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 65 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 166 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 33 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.35 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.97 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.85 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 61 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 2% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 207 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 70 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$283 (Dirham 787) | Dirham 534 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$49 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 150 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 57 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.18 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 30 | - 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$215 (Dirham 599) | Dirham 715 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (Dirham 1.27) | Dirham 0.38 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 371 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 10 | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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