Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Tarnów, Poland
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Food | + 140% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 140% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (60 zł) | 28 zł | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (28 zł) | 15 zł | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (22 zł) | 7 zł | + 204% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 2.84 zł | + 184% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (16 zł) | 9 zł | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 4.44 zł | + 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (30 zł) | 11 zł | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (10 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.21 (5.24 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 162% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 2.90 zł | + 299% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 109 (110 zł) | 21 zł | + 430% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 5.38 zł | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.63 (4.65 zł) | 1.74 zł | + 168% | |
Housing | + 219% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 219% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,454 (7,493 zł) | 2,274 zł | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,757 (4,781 zł) | 1,529 zł | + 213% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (688 zł) | 447 zł | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (5,164 zł) | 1,000 zł | + 416% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (3,210 zł) | 800 zł | + 301% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (360 zł) | 400 zł | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (263 zł) | 39 zł | + 572% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (985 zł) | 1,593 zł | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (397 zł) | 383 zł | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (37 zł) | 30 zł | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (32 zł) | 10 zł | + 217% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 212 (213 zł) | 324 zł | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (206 zł) | 110 zł | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 335 (337 zł) | 237 zł | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (399 zł) | 293 zł | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 50% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (91,766 zł) | 86,396 zł | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.11 (2.12 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (263 zł) | 101 zł | + 160% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (60 zł) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 73% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (22 zł) | 24 zł | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (51 zł) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (268 zł) | 118 zł | + 128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 187% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (82 zł) | 23 zł | + 255% | |
Entertainment | + 165% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 165% more expensive than in Tarnów (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (188 zł) | 63 zł | + 200% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (83 zł) | 46 zł | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (447 zł) | 45 zł | + 893% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (382 zł) | 90 zł | + 324% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (73 zł) | 17 zł | + 332% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (24 zł) | 10 zł | + 137% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (55 zł) | 8 zł | + 604% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (1,788 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.71 zł) | 0.18 zł | + 296% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 (360 zł) | 140 zł | + 157% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 122% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 13,978 zł (Dirham 13,906) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 6,300 zł in Tarnów.
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