🇦🇺 Australia vs 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
A side-by-side look at what everyday products cost in Australia and United Arab Emirates, in US dollars, with local income for context. Cheaper side is highlighted for each row.
🇦🇺 Australia🇦🇪 UAE
iPhone 17 Pro
$1,382
7.9 days of income
$1,280
9.1 days of income
Big Mac
$5.69
11 min of work
$5.17
13 min of work
Netflix Premium
$20/mo
$19/mo
Spotify Premium
$11/mo
$7/mo
Gasoline (litre)
$1.14
$0.90
Average income / yr
$64,120
$51,550
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to live in Australia or United Arab Emirates?
It depends on the item and, crucially, on income. The table above shows dollar prices side by side, but the affordability captions (days or minutes of work) reveal which country's residents actually find each product cheaper relative to what they earn.
Are these official prices?
Yes. Every figure comes from a first-party source (Apple, Netflix, Spotify, The Economist, GlobalPetrolPrices) and World Bank income data, converted at current exchange rates.