Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (AU$18) | AU$20 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (AU$5.77) | AU$6 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (AU$2.72) | AU$1.60 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (AU$5.41) | AU$5.79 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.14 (AU$2.05) | AU$6 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (AU$3.10) | AU$4.19 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (AU$1.61) | AU$3.19 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (AU$5.02) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 54 (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (AU$3.09) | AU$3.08 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.50 (AU$1.80) | AU$2.65 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,999 (AU$3,595) | AU$3,000 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,219 (AU$2,484) | AU$2,081 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (AU$246) | AU$243 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,502 (AU$2,198) | AU$1,932 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,838 (AU$1,533) | AU$1,523 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 468 (AU$187) | AU$167 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 346 (AU$138) | AU$74 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,326 (AU$530) | AU$500 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (AU$157) | AU$205 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (AU$16) | AU$13 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (AU$17) | AU$38 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (AU$95) | AU$111 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 (AU$84) | AU$66 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (AU$132) | AU$148 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 318 (AU$127) | AU$165 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,593 (AU$37,790) | AU$31,266 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.14 (AU$1.26) | AU$1.94 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 302 (AU$121) | AU$156 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 27 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 46 (AU$18) | AU$15 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 310 (AU$124) | AU$76 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (AU$9) | AU$4.36 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (AU$8) | AU$4.96 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 16 (AU$6) | AU$2.88 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (AU$5.36) | AU$3.23 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (AU$17) | AU$37 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 201 (AU$80) | AU$60 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 95 (AU$38) | AU$41 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 455 (AU$182) | AU$241 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (AU$109) | AU$106 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 99 (AU$40) | AU$19 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (AU$8) | AU$4.85 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (AU$18) | AU$10 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,105 (AU$841) | AU$736 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (AU$0.19) | AU$0.25 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 300 (AU$120) | AU$76 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (AU$7) | AU$40 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.39950
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/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,041 prices entered by 547 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Australia
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