- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Australia
- Sharjah
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 3% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (AU$5.87) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (AU$2.08) | AU$1.50 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (AU$4.20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.22 (AU$1.78) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (AU$6) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (AU$2.62) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.86 (AU$1.32) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (AU$3.07) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (AU$16) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.60 (AU$1.57) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 2.89 (AU$0.99) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 22% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,089 (AU$1,396) | AU$1,271 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,368 (AU$1,150) | AU$2,559 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 452 (AU$155) | AU$645 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 2,882 (AU$984) | AU$1,290 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,009 (AU$686) | AU$860 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (AU$109) | AU$215 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 272 (AU$93) | AU$55 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,597 (AU$545) | AU$668 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 352 (AU$120) | AU$100 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (AU$11) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (AU$12) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 10% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 207 (AU$71) | AU$100 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 198 (AU$68) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (AU$105) | AU$90 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 295 (AU$101) | AU$150 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 60% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,667 (AU$26,183) | AU$25,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.71 (AU$0.58) | AU$1.31 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 210 (AU$72) | AU$20 | + 258% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (AU$21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (AU$49) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (AU$4.40) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 16 (AU$5.54) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (AU$2.65) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (AU$3.20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 1% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 88 (AU$30) | AU$47 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 73 (AU$25) | AU$33 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 151 (AU$51) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 309 (AU$105) | AU$100 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (AU$25) | AU$16 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (AU$7) | AU$5.00 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 26 (AU$9) | AU$4.00 | + 125% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Dirham 1,894 (AU$647) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (AU$0.21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 293 (AU$100) | AU$52 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (AU$3.46) | AU$20 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 344 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$3,800
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$3,767
(Dirham 11,032)
in Sharjah.
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