Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Poland
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| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (55 zł) | 52 zł | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (38 zł) | 37 zł | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (21 zł) | 19 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (7 zł) | 5.24 zł | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (6 zł) | 14 zł | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (29 zł) | 24 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.33 (4.81 zł) | 5.38 zł | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (65 zł) | 60 zł | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (5.71 zł) | 5.30 zł | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (11,230 zł) | 7,611 zł | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,648 (7,382 zł) | 5,285 zł | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 798 (886 zł) | 1,399 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (7,539 zł) | 4,636 zł | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (5,365 zł) | 3,757 zł | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (685 zł) | 960 zł | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (255 zł) | 73 zł | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (1,032 zł) | 1,842 zł | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (357 zł) | 770 zł | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (41 zł) | 61 zł | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (37 zł) | 75 zł | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (184 zł) | 403 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (210 zł) | 194 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (463 zł) | 397 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (527 zł) | 571 zł | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (98,419 zł) | 145,431 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (3.27 zł) | 7 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (230 zł) | 193 zł | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 36% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (24 zł) | 38 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (139 zł) | 71 zł | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (608 zł) | 268 zł | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (31 zł) | 30 zł | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (21 zł) | 23 zł | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (24 zł) | 17 zł | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (53 zł) | 88 zł | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (215 zł) | 135 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (89 zł) | 68 zł | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (1,015 zł) | 428 zł | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (390 zł) | 224 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (86 zł) | 43 zł | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (45 zł) | 21 zł | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (1,874 zł) | 2,935 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (0.78 zł) | 1.03 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (274 zł) | 210 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (20 zł) | 24 zł | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Poland
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