Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (AU$7) | AU$5.97 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (AU$2.43) | AU$1.48 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (AU$5.08) | AU$5.42 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (AU$2.42) | AU$4.99 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (AU$3.10) | AU$4.61 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (AU$1.62) | AU$3.20 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (AU$4.71) | AU$5.52 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (AU$29) | AU$18 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (AU$2.76) | AU$2.91 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (AU$1.65) | AU$2.47 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (AU$2,698) | AU$3,144 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (AU$2,010) | AU$2,161 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (AU$241) | AU$291 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (AU$1,700) | AU$1,971 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (AU$1,198) | AU$1,506 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (AU$128) | AU$177 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (AU$97) | AU$58 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (AU$333) | AU$494 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (AU$132) | AU$245 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (AU$79) | AU$101 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (AU$73) | AU$66 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (AU$119) | AU$137 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (AU$121) | AU$140 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (AU$30,023) | AU$28,179 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (AU$0.72) | AU$1.36 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (AU$45) | AU$159 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (AU$91) | AU$68 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (AU$5.97) | AU$4.67 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (AU$4.15) | AU$3.38 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (AU$4.39) | AU$3.51 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (AU$26) | AU$28 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (AU$66) | AU$56 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (AU$29) | AU$36 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (AU$209) | AU$227 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (AU$92) | AU$91 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (AU$26) | AU$17 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (AU$8) | AU$4.49 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (AU$16) | AU$9 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (AU$705) | AU$663 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.51 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (AU$104) | AU$70 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (AU$7) | AU$35 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,009 prices entered by 804 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Australia
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