Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 16% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 16% cheaper 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 | 39 zł (Dirham 35) | Dirham 33 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 zł (Dirham 26) | Dirham 31 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 zł (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.37 zł (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 6 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.31 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.04 zł (Dirham 3.59) | Dirham 8 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.53 zł (Dirham 3.14) | Dirham 3.77 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.06 zł (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 10 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 36 zł (Dirham 32) | Dirham 60 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.36 zł (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 4.72 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 48% cheaper than 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 | 7,074 zł (Dirham 6,288) | Dirham 10,437 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,968 zł (Dirham 4,416) | Dirham 7,961 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 642 zł (Dirham 571) | Dirham 870 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,729 zł (Dirham 3,314) | Dirham 6,069 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,912 zł (Dirham 2,589) | Dirham 4,310 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 354 zł (Dirham 315) | Dirham 558 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63 zł (Dirham 56) | Dirham 360 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,877 zł (Dirham 1,668) | Dirham 1,533 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (Dirham 423) | Dirham 338 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (Dirham 28) | Dirham 50 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36 zł (Dirham 32) | Dirham 33 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 359 zł (Dirham 319) | Dirham 197 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (Dirham 131) | Dirham 194 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 351 zł (Dirham 312) | Dirham 343 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 462 zł (Dirham 411) | Dirham 348 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 26% 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 | 104,038 zł (Dirham 92,482) | Dirham 89,840 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.82 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 112 zł (Dirham 99) | Dirham 80 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42 zł (Dirham 37) | Dirham 29 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 48% cheaper 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) | 18 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (Dirham 30) | Dirham 56 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 159 zł (Dirham 141) | Dirham 382 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 20 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 zł (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 zł (Dirham 64) | Dirham 62 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 47% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 123 zł (Dirham 110) | Dirham 214 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (Dirham 52) | Dirham 91 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 zł (Dirham 220) | Dirham 783 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (Dirham 159) | Dirham 268 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34 zł (Dirham 30) | Dirham 69 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 zł (Dirham 13) | Dirham 19 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (Dirham 12) | Dirham 40 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (Dirham 2,155) | Dirham 2,128 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (Dirham 0.29) | Dirham 0.71 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (Dirham 126) | Dirham 255 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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