Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (AU$18) | AU$24 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (AU$2.69) | AU$1.93 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (AU$2.12) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (AU$3.36) | AU$5.05 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (AU$1.55) | AU$3.66 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (AU$4.26) | AU$6 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (AU$27) | AU$21 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (AU$3.60) | AU$3.69 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (AU$1.89) | AU$2.92 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (AU$4,158) | AU$3,681 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (AU$2,926) | AU$2,613 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (AU$375) | AU$219 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (AU$2,520) | AU$2,402 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (AU$1,697) | AU$1,879 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (AU$275) | AU$163 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (AU$140) | AU$79 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (AU$394) | AU$535 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (AU$150) | AU$248 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (AU$16) | AU$42 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (AU$82) | AU$128 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (AU$79) | AU$86 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (AU$144) | AU$186 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (AU$144) | AU$214 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (AU$40,651) | AU$36,303 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.98 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (AU$42) | AU$166 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (AU$5.70) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (AU$13) | AU$24 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (AU$115) | AU$83 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (AU$7) | AU$5.08 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (AU$5.39) | AU$4.15 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (AU$5.05) | AU$4.68 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (AU$18) | AU$33 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (AU$72) | AU$65 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (AU$39) | AU$43 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (AU$135) | AU$292 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (AU$124) | AU$129 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (AU$34) | AU$20 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (AU$9) | AU$5.37 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (AU$17) | AU$11 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (AU$825) | AU$883 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.50 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (AU$110) | AU$75 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (AU$8) | AU$41 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.42355
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,053 prices entered by 680 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Australia
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