- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 2% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (AU$21) | AU$17 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (AU$2.56) | AU$1.31 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (AU$4.83) | AU$5.74 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (AU$2.51) | AU$5.08 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (AU$3.64) | AU$4.22 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (AU$1.91) | AU$3.38 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (AU$5.46) | AU$5.32 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (AU$42) | AU$20 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (AU$2.72) | AU$3.28 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (AU$1.70) | AU$2.26 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,938 (AU$2,990) | AU$2,642 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,079 (AU$2,290) | AU$2,024 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (AU$277) | AU$283 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (AU$2,300) | AU$1,986 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,379 (AU$1,649) | AU$1,411 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (AU$198) | AU$264 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (AU$114) | AU$59 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (AU$566) | AU$560 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (AU$177) | AU$189 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (AU$15) | AU$13 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (AU$15) | AU$29 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (AU$101) | AU$103 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (AU$80) | AU$72 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (AU$155) | AU$144 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (AU$179) | AU$149 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (AU$29,733) | AU$26,851 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (AU$0.86) | AU$1.47 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (AU$95) | AU$139 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (AU$26) | AU$16 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (AU$107) | AU$70 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (AU$6) | AU$5.15 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (AU$4.18) | AU$3.25 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (AU$4.90) | AU$3.83 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (AU$23) | AU$29 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (AU$74) | AU$54 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (AU$30) | AU$36 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (AU$130) | AU$204 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (AU$136) | AU$102 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (AU$25) | AU$18 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (AU$8) | AU$4.61 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (AU$16) | AU$9 | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (AU$775) | AU$583 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (AU$0.33) | AU$0.58 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (AU$174) | AU$73 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.37664
AUD
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,328 prices entered by 3,124 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Australia
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