- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (AU$9) | AU$11 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (AU$6) | AU$6 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (AU$2.41) | AU$1.32 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (AU$4.50) | AU$5.78 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (AU$2.64) | AU$5.29 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (AU$3.33) | AU$4.34 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.23 (AU$1.85) | AU$3.35 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (AU$3.66) | AU$5.12 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (AU$29) | AU$19 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 6 (AU$2.22) | AU$3.34 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 (AU$1.47) | AU$2.38 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 3% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,314 (AU$2,949) | AU$2,837 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,494 (AU$2,303) | AU$2,177 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 726 (AU$258) | AU$318 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,423 (AU$2,278) | AU$2,201 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,240 (AU$1,504) | AU$1,553 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 446 (AU$158) | AU$250 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 312 (AU$111) | AU$59 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,494 (AU$530) | AU$689 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 397 (AU$141) | AU$196 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (AU$14) | AU$13 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (AU$14) | AU$31 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 3% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 285 (AU$101) | AU$108 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 224 (AU$79) | AU$73 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 369 (AU$131) | AU$148 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 457 (AU$162) | AU$154 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,700 (AU$27,915) | AU$26,608 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.97 (AU$0.70) | AU$1.36 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 243 (AU$86) | AU$149 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 86 (AU$30) | AU$15 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 274 (AU$97) | AU$67 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 25 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (AU$6) | AU$5.27 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (AU$3.41) | AU$3.35 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (AU$4.83) | AU$4.06 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (AU$21) | AU$30 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (AU$70) | AU$55 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (AU$27) | AU$36 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 341 (AU$121) | AU$213 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 408 (AU$145) | AU$101 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (AU$26) | AU$17 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (AU$7) | AU$4.46 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (AU$16) | AU$9 | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,017 (AU$715) | AU$620 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.34 (AU$0.48) | AU$0.70 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 453 (AU$161) | AU$79 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (AU$6) | AU$29 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.35471
AUD
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AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,199 prices entered by 3,525 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Australia
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