Cost of living in Perth, Australia vs Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perth (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$19 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 61 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 27 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 22 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.36 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.96 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 16 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.43 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 29 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.19 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 10 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.98 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 12 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 101 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.32 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.53 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,576 (Dirham 7,231) | Dirham 7,421 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,544 (Dirham 4,334) | Dirham 4,663 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 (Dirham 638) | Dirham 685 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (Dirham 4,836) | Dirham 4,857 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,254 (Dirham 3,520) | Dirham 3,194 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$109 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 358 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 261 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$489 (Dirham 1,371) | Dirham 979 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (Dirham 509) | Dirham 394 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 37 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 32 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 205 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (Dirham 231) | Dirham 146 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (Dirham 467) | Dirham 333 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (Dirham 472) | Dirham 397 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,861 (Dirham 89,434) | Dirham 91,289 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.26 (Dirham 3.53) | Dirham 2.07 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$139 (Dirham 391) | Dirham 262 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 60 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 20% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 22 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 51 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 266 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 23 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 12 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.81 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 77 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$72 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 187 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 79 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (Dirham 461) | Dirham 444 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (Dirham 314) | Dirham 380 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 73 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.79 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 55 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (Dirham 1,810) | Dirham 1,873 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.47 (Dirham 1.31) | Dirham 0.71 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 347 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 18 | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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