Cost of living in Australia compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Australia is 17% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$23 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 52 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 34 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.04 (Dirham 4.88) | Dirham 7 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 14 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.02 | + 195% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 31 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.14 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.62 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 3.98 | + 118% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 11 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 80 | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.70 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.35 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.99 | + 61% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Australia is 12% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,709 (Dirham 11,264) | Dirham 9,431 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,109 (Dirham 7,437) | Dirham 5,945 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$214 (Dirham 512) | Dirham 797 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,788 (Dirham 6,669) | Dirham 6,217 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,151 (Dirham 5,146) | Dirham 4,162 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$174 (Dirham 417) | Dirham 568 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 283 | - 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$793 (Dirham 1,897) | Dirham 837 | + 127% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$288 (Dirham 689) | Dirham 338 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$18 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 47 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$48 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 35 | + 222% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Australia is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$129 (Dirham 308) | Dirham 238 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$95 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 208 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$179 (Dirham 428) | Dirham 350 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$209 (Dirham 501) | Dirham 366 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Australia is 61% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,866 (Dirham 92,975) | Dirham 117,172 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (Dirham 4.77) | Dirham 2.92 | + 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$185 (Dirham 444) | Dirham 227 | + 95% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Australia is 4% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 13 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 30 | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$81 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 285 | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$9 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 27 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.56 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.36 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$5.30 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 38 | + 126% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Australia is 29% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$68 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 194 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$46 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 92 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$262 (Dirham 628) | Dirham 396 | + 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 378 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 76 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.10 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 36 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,070 (Dirham 2,559) | Dirham 1,944 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.95 (Dirham 2.27) | Dirham 0.78 | + 192% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$92 (Dirham 219) | Dirham 274 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 18 | + 488% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Australia is 26% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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