Cost of living in Australia compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Australia is 28% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$21 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 40 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 30 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.81 (Dirham 4.38) | Dirham 6 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 14 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 4.95 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 19 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.77 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.47 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.72 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.54 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 60 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.75 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.80 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.47 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Australia is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,062 (Dirham 7,416) | Dirham 9,626 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,281 (Dirham 5,525) | Dirham 7,145 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$231 (Dirham 558) | Dirham 754 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,199 (Dirham 5,325) | Dirham 5,821 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,704 (Dirham 4,125) | Dirham 4,054 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$166 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 546 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 348 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$569 (Dirham 1,378) | Dirham 1,109 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$277 (Dirham 671) | Dirham 336 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 44 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 36 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Australia is 15% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$113 (Dirham 273) | Dirham 191 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$84 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 193 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 (Dirham 398) | Dirham 331 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$172 (Dirham 416) | Dirham 341 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in Australia is 136% 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$34,026 (Dirham 82,402) | Dirham 91,361 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.90 (Dirham 4.60) | Dirham 3.78 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$158 (Dirham 384) | Dirham 89 | + 331% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Australia is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 23 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$20 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 37 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 283 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.05 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 16 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.27 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.33 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 39 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Australia is about the same as in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Australia | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$61 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 186 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 92 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$269 (Dirham 651) | Dirham 332 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$112 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 275 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 76 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.12 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 41 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$806 (Dirham 1,953) | Dirham 1,989 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.36 (Dirham 0.88) | Dirham 0.69 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$71 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 265 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 20 | + 406% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.422
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Cost of living in Australia is 18% more expensive than in United Arab Emirates
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