Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Warsaw, Poland
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 94% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (62 zł) | 31 zł | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 10 zł | + 129% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 3.02 zł | + 169% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (16 zł) | 10 zł | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (30 zł) | 12 zł | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (10 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.98 (5.14 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 3.37 zł | + 254% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 101 (104 zł) | 29 zł | + 259% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (4.67 zł) | 3.14 zł | + 49% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 58% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,421 (7,660 zł) | 5,125 zł | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (4,814 zł) | 3,949 zł | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (707 zł) | 546 zł | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,857 (5,014 zł) | 3,595 zł | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (3,297 zł) | 2,453 zł | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (370 zł) | 464 zł | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (270 zł) | 46 zł | + 486% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (1,011 zł) | 1,856 zł | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (407 zł) | 387 zł | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (38 zł) | 36 zł | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (33 zł) | 22 zł | + 45% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 13% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 205 (212 zł) | 279 zł | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 146 (151 zł) | 181 zł | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (344 zł) | 305 zł | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (410 zł) | 361 zł | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 62% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (94,229 zł) | 77,891 zł | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.07 (2.14 zł) | 4.60 zł | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (270 zł) | 108 zł | + 151% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (62 zł) | 32 zł | + 93% | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 81% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (53 zł) | 28 zł | + 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (275 zł) | 136 zł | + 102% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 5.91 zł | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 77 (79 zł) | 57 zł | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 128% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 128% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (193 zł) | 74 zł | + 162% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (82 zł) | 64 zł | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (459 zł) | 199 zł | + 131% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (392 zł) | 147 zł | + 167% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (75 zł) | 22 zł | + 237% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (57 zł) | 11 zł | + 421% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,873 (1,934 zł) | 2,070 zł | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.73 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 140% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 347 (358 zł) | 106 zł | + 237% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 18 zł | + 3% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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