Cost of living in Kraków (Poland) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Kraków (Poland) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kraków | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (Dirham 29) | Dirham 33 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 zł (Dirham 24) | Dirham 30 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (Dirham 11) | Dirham 14 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.52 zł (Dirham 3.01) | Dirham 6 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 zł (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.06 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 zł (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.79 zł (Dirham 2.39) | Dirham 3.84 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.17 zł (Dirham 3.57) | Dirham 10 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 zł (Dirham 30) | Dirham 60 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.25 zł (Dirham 2.78) | Dirham 4.75 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kraków (Poland) is 60% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kraków | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,314 zł (Dirham 4,546) | Dirham 10,327 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,825 zł (Dirham 3,272) | Dirham 7,900 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 860 zł (Dirham 736) | Dirham 989 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,371 zł (Dirham 2,884) | Dirham 6,077 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,269 zł (Dirham 1,941) | Dirham 4,308 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 383 zł (Dirham 327) | Dirham 558 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 zł (Dirham 39) | Dirham 366 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,833 zł (Dirham 1,568) | Dirham 1,419 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 409 zł (Dirham 350) | Dirham 338 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (Dirham 20) | Dirham 50 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32 zł (Dirham 27) | Dirham 51 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kraków (Poland) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kraków | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 299 zł (Dirham 255) | Dirham 197 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 204 zł (Dirham 175) | Dirham 190 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321 zł (Dirham 275) | Dirham 343 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 362 zł (Dirham 310) | Dirham 348 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kraków (Poland) is 27% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kraków | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,077 zł (Dirham 64,225) | Dirham 89,840 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Dirham 5.68) | Dirham 3.82 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170 zł (Dirham 146) | Dirham 80 | + 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 zł (Dirham 23) | Dirham 29 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Kraków (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kraków | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 zł (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39 zł (Dirham 34) | Dirham 56 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 157 zł (Dirham 134) | Dirham 382 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 zł (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.39 zł (Dirham 4.61) | Dirham 20 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 63 zł (Dirham 54) | Dirham 62 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Kraków (Poland) is 53% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Kraków | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (Dirham 62) | Dirham 188 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (Dirham 50) | Dirham 91 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174 zł (Dirham 149) | Dirham 783 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 142 zł (Dirham 121) | Dirham 259 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł (Dirham 21) | Dirham 64 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (Dirham 9) | Dirham 40 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,144 zł (Dirham 1,834) | Dirham 2,128 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (Dirham 0.42) | Dirham 0.67 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120 zł (Dirham 103) | Dirham 255 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 579 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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