Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia compared to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$9 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$5.57 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 25 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.79 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 11 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 (Dirham 4.74) | Dirham 8 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 11 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.73 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 6 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.11 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.27 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.29 (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 9 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 48 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.36 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.95 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 (Dirham 5.51) | Dirham 4.56 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,244 (Dirham 3,625) | Dirham 13,583 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,972 (Dirham 5,748) | Dirham 11,205 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$341 (Dirham 993) | Dirham 260 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,009 (Dirham 5,855) | Dirham 7,278 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,476 (Dirham 4,302) | Dirham 5,409 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$282 (Dirham 822) | Dirham 130 | + 533% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 294 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$573 (Dirham 1,670) | Dirham 1,546 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$175 (Dirham 510) | Dirham 483 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 28 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 41 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$110 (Dirham 320) | Dirham 231 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$69 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 196 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$145 (Dirham 422) | Dirham 329 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$151 (Dirham 441) | Dirham 355 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 67% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,955 (Dirham 81,465) | Dirham 76,866 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.12 (Dirham 3.27) | Dirham 1.81 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$61 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 80 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 30 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 20 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 66 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 191 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 31 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.10 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.08 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.72 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 69 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 3% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$52 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 196 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 70 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$288 (Dirham 840) | Dirham 577 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$49 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 150 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 57 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.19 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 30 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$231 (Dirham 673) | Dirham 743 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (Dirham 1.33) | Dirham 0.38 | + 251% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$74 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 371 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 10 | + 182% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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