Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 52% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Perth (Australia) is 32% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 60 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 28 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 10 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.78 (Dirham 4.26) | Dirham 5.41 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 9 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.95 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 5.99 | + 138% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$12 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 22 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.92 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.75 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.08 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 10 | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$26 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 62 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.64 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.65 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.18 (Dirham 5.21) | Dirham 3.95 | + 32% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Perth (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,630 (Dirham 8,683) | Dirham 5,436 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,605 (Dirham 6,233) | Dirham 5,338 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$273 (Dirham 654) | Dirham 556 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,480 (Dirham 5,933) | Dirham 4,911 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,746 (Dirham 4,177) | Dirham 3,245 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$163 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 356 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$94 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 284 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$501 (Dirham 1,199) | Dirham 1,423 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (Dirham 515) | Dirham 471 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 31 | + 147% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Al Ain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$132 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 195 | + 62% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$95 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 196 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$206 (Dirham 492) | Dirham 279 | + 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$243 (Dirham 581) | Dirham 298 | + 95% | |
Transportation | + 170% | |||
Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 170% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$37,807 (Dirham 90,442) | Dirham 79,817 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.86 (Dirham 4.44) | Dirham 2.22 | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$172 (Dirham 411) | Dirham 103 | + 300% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (Dirham 59) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 53 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 234 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 25 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.69 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.96 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.90 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.59 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 37 | + 77% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Perth | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$66 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 168 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$33 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 84 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$277 (Dirham 664) | Dirham 420 | + 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$146 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 214 | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 36 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.63 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 22 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$687 (Dirham 1,643) | Dirham 1,617 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (Dirham 0.90) | Dirham 0.32 | + 181% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 249 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 11 | + 821% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 360 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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