- 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% | |||
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Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 1% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (AU$9) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (AU$5.53) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (AU$2.54) | AU$1.50 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 10 (AU$3.52) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.50 (AU$1.92) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (AU$7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (AU$2.63) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (AU$1.32) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (AU$3.14) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (AU$17) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.61 (AU$1.96) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.08 (AU$1.08) | - | - | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 14% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,270 (AU$1,492) | AU$1,271 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,837 (AU$1,341) | AU$2,559 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 565 (AU$197) | AU$645 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 3,275 (AU$1,144) | AU$1,290 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,192 (AU$766) | AU$860 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 370 (AU$129) | AU$215 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 251 (AU$88) | AU$55 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,480 (AU$517) | AU$668 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (AU$117) | AU$100 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (AU$13) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (AU$11) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 179 (AU$63) | AU$100 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (AU$73) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 282 (AU$99) | AU$90 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 280 (AU$98) | AU$150 | - 35% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 39% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,439 (AU$27,756) | AU$25,000 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (AU$0.63) | AU$1.31 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 156 (AU$55) | AU$20 | + 173% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 42 (AU$15) | - | - | |
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 23 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 58 (AU$20) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (AU$50) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 29 (AU$10) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (AU$4.59) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 15 (AU$5.35) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (AU$2.71) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (AU$2.83) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (AU$7) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 2% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 92 (AU$32) | AU$47 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 71 (AU$25) | AU$33 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 158 (AU$55) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 308 (AU$107) | AU$100 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (AU$26) | AU$16 | + 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (AU$8) | AU$5.00 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (AU$9) | AU$4.00 | + 114% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,913 (AU$668) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (AU$0.22) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (AU$97) | AU$52 | + 87% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (AU$3.47) | AU$20 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.34941
AUD
/
AED
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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$3,600
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$3,599
(Dirham 10,301)
in Sharjah.
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