Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (AU$4.46) | AU$5.27 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (AU$1.95) | AU$1.48 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (AU$3.27) | AU$5.06 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (AU$1.99) | AU$4.83 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (AU$3.06) | AU$4.57 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (AU$1.67) | AU$3.19 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (AU$3.57) | AU$5.70 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (AU$1.89) | AU$2.80 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (AU$1.39) | AU$2.67 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 6% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (AU$2,133) | AU$2,894 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (AU$1,887) | AU$2,147 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (AU$196) | AU$238 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (AU$1,735) | AU$1,809 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (AU$1,147) | AU$1,422 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (AU$126) | AU$159 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (AU$101) | AU$46 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (AU$503) | AU$354 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (AU$167) | AU$212 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (AU$11) | AU$28 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (AU$69) | AU$101 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (AU$69) | AU$59 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (AU$99) | AU$129 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (AU$105) | AU$131 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 62% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (AU$28,213) | AU$27,303 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (AU$0.68) | AU$1.38 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (AU$36) | AU$160 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (AU$19) | AU$24 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (AU$83) | AU$72 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (AU$6) | AU$4.31 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (AU$3.01) | AU$2.55 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (AU$3.21) | AU$3.01 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (AU$63) | AU$51 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (AU$28) | AU$39 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (AU$148) | AU$226 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (AU$76) | AU$78 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (AU$7) | AU$4.40 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (AU$661) | AU$634 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (AU$101) | AU$72 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (AU$3.32) | AU$33 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,005 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,917 (Dirham 16,747) in Al Ain.
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