Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Wałbrzych, Poland
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| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 166% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (28 zł) | 17 zł | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (17 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (30 zł) | 9 zł | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (10 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.88 (5.07 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 300% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 101 (105 zł) | 20 zł | + 425% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.71 (4.90 zł) | 2.00 zł | + 145% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 83% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,421 (7,715 zł) | 1,518 zł | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (4,848 zł) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (712 zł) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (5,340 zł) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (3,320 zł) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (372 zł) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (272 zł) | 60 zł | + 353% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (1,018 zł) | 1,961 zł | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (410 zł) | 800 zł | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (38 zł) | 18 zł | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 205 (214 zł) | 200 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 161 (168 zł) | 200 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (347 zł) | 300 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (413 zł) | 250 zł | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 83% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (94,903 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (2.15 zł) | 4.71 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (272 zł) | 50 zł | + 445% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (62 zł) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 29% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 50 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (53 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (277 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 5.00 zł | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 77 (80 zł) | 30 zł | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 171% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (195 zł) | 60 zł | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (83 zł) | 44 zł | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (462 zł) | 70 zł | + 560% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (395 zł) | 100 zł | + 295% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (76 zł) | 18 zł | + 322% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (25 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (57 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 849% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (1,849 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.74 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (361 zł) | 69 zł | + 426% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,151 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 97% more expensive than in Wałbrzych (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,674 zł (Dirham 8,344) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,400 zł in Wałbrzych.
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