Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 18% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59 zł (Dirham 56) | Dirham 57 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 41 zł (Dirham 39) | Dirham 32 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 31 zł (Dirham 29) | Dirham 22 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 20 zł (Dirham 19) | Dirham 13 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 zł (Dirham 22) | Dirham 4.88 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38 zł (Dirham 36) | Dirham 25 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 zł (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6 zł (Dirham 5.86) | Dirham 4.42 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 zł (Dirham 5.80) | Dirham 11 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70 zł (Dirham 66) | Dirham 84 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 zł (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 zł (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,903 zł (Dirham 9,348) | Dirham 11,825 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,958 zł (Dirham 6,568) | Dirham 9,124 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,906 zł (Dirham 1,799) | Dirham 795 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,461 zł (Dirham 5,155) | Dirham 4,984 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,172 zł (Dirham 3,938) | Dirham 3,511 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,351 zł (Dirham 1,275) | Dirham 445 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 82 zł (Dirham 78) | Dirham 237 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,210 zł (Dirham 2,086) | Dirham 1,293 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 831 zł (Dirham 785) | Dirham 332 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 zł (Dirham 70) | Dirham 47 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 92 zł (Dirham 86) | Dirham 36 | + 138% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 5% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 405 zł (Dirham 382) | Dirham 198 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 184 zł (Dirham 173) | Dirham 238 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 416 zł (Dirham 393) | Dirham 551 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 606 zł (Dirham 573) | Dirham 547 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 74% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 144,634 zł (Dirham 136,534) | Dirham 125,266 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.99 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 187 zł (Dirham 176) | Dirham 78 | + 125% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35 zł (Dirham 33) | Dirham 25 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 29% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 44 zł (Dirham 41) | Dirham 18 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90 zł (Dirham 85) | Dirham 45 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 350 zł (Dirham 330) | Dirham 329 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 zł (Dirham 28) | Dirham 27 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 zł (Dirham 26) | Dirham 19 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 zł (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 143 zł (Dirham 135) | Dirham 62 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 24% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Warsaw | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 224 zł (Dirham 211) | Dirham 227 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74 zł (Dirham 70) | Dirham 96 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 596 zł (Dirham 563) | Dirham 843 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261 zł (Dirham 246) | Dirham 523 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 zł (Dirham 51) | Dirham 77 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 zł (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27 zł (Dirham 26) | Dirham 38 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,852 zł (Dirham 2,692) | Dirham 1,834 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.12 zł (Dirham 1.06) | Dirham 1.09 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 216 zł (Dirham 204) | Dirham 408 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 zł (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 9% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,463 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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