- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Australia
- Sharjah
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 1% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (AU$5.37) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (AU$2.23) | AU$1.50 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (AU$4.31) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.96 (AU$1.80) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (AU$2.67) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.94 (AU$1.43) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (AU$3.57) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 29 (AU$11) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.60 (AU$1.67) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.27 (AU$1.19) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 10% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,044 (AU$1,831) | AU$1,271 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,368 (AU$1,222) | AU$2,559 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 452 (AU$164) | AU$645 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 2,882 (AU$1,046) | AU$1,290 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,009 (AU$729) | AU$860 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (AU$116) | AU$215 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 272 (AU$99) | AU$55 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,606 (AU$583) | AU$668 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 352 (AU$128) | AU$100 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (AU$12) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (AU$12) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 184 (AU$67) | AU$100 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 198 (AU$72) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (AU$112) | AU$90 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 295 (AU$107) | AU$150 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 94% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,980 (AU$27,945) | AU$25,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.71 (AU$0.62) | AU$1.31 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (AU$92) | AU$20 | + 361% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (AU$23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 127 (AU$46) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (AU$4.68) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 16 (AU$5.89) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (AU$2.82) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (AU$3.40) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 6% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 88 (AU$32) | AU$47 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 72 (AU$26) | AU$33 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 151 (AU$55) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 309 (AU$112) | AU$100 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (AU$27) | AU$16 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (AU$8) | AU$5.00 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 27 (AU$10) | AU$4.00 | + 144% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 1,149 (AU$417) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (AU$0.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 304 (AU$110) | AU$52 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (AU$3.61) | AU$20 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 410 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 10% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,113
(Dirham 11,330)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,750
in Albury.
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