Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perth (Australia) is 33% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Perth | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 46 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 35 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$9 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 17 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.83 (Dirham 4.34) | Dirham 7 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$9 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 12 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 6 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$11 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 17 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.36 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.48 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 10 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 59 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.68 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.18 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.24 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 24% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,932 (Dirham 9,308) | Dirham 14,724 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,670 (Dirham 6,320) | Dirham 9,417 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$242 (Dirham 574) | Dirham 829 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,981 (Dirham 7,057) | Dirham 8,201 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,848 (Dirham 6,742) | Dirham 5,341 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$238 (Dirham 563) | Dirham 622 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$66 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 336 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$879 (Dirham 2,080) | Dirham 770 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$215 (Dirham 510) | Dirham 296 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$19 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 41 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$37 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 31 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$133 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 251 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$96 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 220 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (Dirham 418) | Dirham 399 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$193 (Dirham 457) | Dirham 408 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$40,115 (Dirham 94,965) | Dirham 92,536 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.94 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 2.86 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$134 (Dirham 317) | Dirham 303 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$26 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 37 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 25 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$26 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 38 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$88 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 284 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 21 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 21 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.45 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.17 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$41 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 40 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Perth | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$80 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 147 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$51 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 98 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$338 (Dirham 799) | Dirham 283 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$130 (Dirham 307) | Dirham 275 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 75 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$6 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$14 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 45 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$864 (Dirham 2,044) | Dirham 1,999 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.48 (Dirham 1.14) | Dirham 0.56 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$78 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 318 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$48 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 22 | + 425% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,005 prices entered by 142 different people.
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