Cost of living in Wrocław (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Wrocław (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Wrocław | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (Dirham 28) | Dirham 48 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 zł (Dirham 21) | Dirham 36 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (Dirham 10) | Dirham 19 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 zł (Dirham 3.03) | Dirham 6 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 zł (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 zł (Dirham 13) | Dirham 30 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.42 zł (Dirham 3.71) | Dirham 11 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.03 zł (Dirham 2.55) | Dirham 4.58 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 zł (Dirham 2.77) | Dirham 11 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (Dirham 24) | Dirham 52 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 9 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.36 zł (Dirham 2.82) | Dirham 4.24 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Wrocław (Poland) is 58% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Wrocław | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,322 zł (Dirham 4,469) | Dirham 11,443 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,776 zł (Dirham 3,170) | Dirham 7,963 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 458 zł (Dirham 385) | Dirham 989 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,174 zł (Dirham 2,665) | Dirham 5,997 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,494 zł (Dirham 2,094) | Dirham 3,669 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438 zł (Dirham 368) | Dirham 558 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 zł (Dirham 34) | Dirham 184 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,841 zł (Dirham 1,546) | Dirham 1,419 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 810 zł (Dirham 680) | Dirham 338 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 zł (Dirham 30) | Dirham 50 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28 zł (Dirham 24) | Dirham 51 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Wrocław (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Wrocław | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 326 zł (Dirham 274) | Dirham 243 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 138 zł (Dirham 116) | Dirham 277 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 306 zł (Dirham 257) | Dirham 460 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 316 zł (Dirham 266) | Dirham 465 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Wrocław (Poland) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Wrocław | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,746 zł (Dirham 74,510) | Dirham 104,094 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Dirham 5.76) | Dirham 3.29 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (Dirham 92) | Dirham 82 | + 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 zł (Dirham 27) | Dirham 39 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Wrocław (Poland) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Wrocław | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 14 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 zł (Dirham 31) | Dirham 56 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 168 zł (Dirham 141) | Dirham 382 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 26 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 zł (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 20 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 zł (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 zł (Dirham 37) | Dirham 63 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Wrocław (Poland) is 69% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Wrocław | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 zł (Dirham 58) | Dirham 188 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 55 zł (Dirham 46) | Dirham 121 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 zł (Dirham 130) | Dirham 783 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 zł (Dirham 114) | Dirham 470 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (Dirham 18) | Dirham 64 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (Dirham 9) | Dirham 23 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (Dirham 8) | Dirham 38 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,949 zł (Dirham 1,636) | Dirham 2,128 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24 zł (Dirham 0.21) | Dirham 1.28 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 zł (Dirham 85) | Dirham 317 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 487 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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