- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Australia
- Sharjah
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 4% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (AU$5.85) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (AU$2.68) | AU$1.50 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 10 (AU$3.73) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.50 (AU$2.03) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (AU$8) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (AU$2.78) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (AU$1.40) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (AU$3.32) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (AU$18) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.61 (AU$2.07) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.08 (AU$1.14) | - | - | |
| 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 4,270 (AU$1,578) | AU$1,271 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,837 (AU$1,418) | AU$2,559 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 565 (AU$209) | AU$645 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 3,275 (AU$1,211) | AU$1,290 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,192 (AU$810) | AU$860 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 370 (AU$137) | AU$215 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 251 (AU$93) | AU$55 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,480 (AU$547) | AU$668 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (AU$124) | AU$100 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (AU$14) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (AU$11) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 10% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 179 (AU$66) | AU$100 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (AU$78) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 282 (AU$104) | AU$90 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 280 (AU$103) | AU$150 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 75% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,810 (AU$28,387) | AU$25,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (AU$0.67) | AU$1.31 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 214 (AU$79) | AU$20 | + 295% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 42 (AU$16) | - | - | |
| 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 23 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 58 (AU$22) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (AU$53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 29 (AU$11) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (AU$4.86) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 15 (AU$5.66) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (AU$2.87) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (AU$3.00) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 92 (AU$34) | AU$47 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 71 (AU$26) | AU$33 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 158 (AU$58) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 308 (AU$114) | AU$100 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (AU$27) | AU$16 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (AU$8) | AU$5.00 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (AU$9) | AU$4.00 | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,913 (AU$707) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (AU$0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (AU$103) | AU$52 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (AU$3.67) | AU$20 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,010
(Dirham 10,851)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,700
in Albury.
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