Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 31% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Dubai | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (55 zł) | 39 zł | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (34 zł) | 29 zł | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (7 zł) | 4.37 zł | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (16 zł) | 14 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.53 (5.18 zł) | 12 zł | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (31 zł) | 17 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (8 zł) | 4.04 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.89 (4.45 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (12 zł) | 4.06 zł | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (67 zł) | 36 zł | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.91 (4.47 zł) | 4.36 zł | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 56% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Dubai | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,525 (8,599 zł) | 7,074 zł | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,295 (4,908 zł) | 4,968 zł | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 743 (849 zł) | 642 zł | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,494 (6,278 zł) | 3,729 zł | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,319 (3,792 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 557 (637 zł) | 354 zł | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 299 (342 zł) | 58 zł | + 487% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,059 (1,210 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (410 zł) | 476 zł | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (47 zł) | 32 zł | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (41 zł) | 36 zł | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (254 zł) | 359 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (243 zł) | 147 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (319 zł) | 351 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (388 zł) | 462 zł | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 77% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 113,480 (129,682 zł) | 104,038 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.57 (4.08 zł) | 7 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (338 zł) | 112 zł | + 202% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 43 (50 zł) | 42 zł | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 51% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (46 zł) | 34 zł | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (342 zł) | 159 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (48 zł) | 73 zł | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 94% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Dubai | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (220 zł) | 123 zł | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 105 (120 zł) | 58 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (334 zł) | 248 zł | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (358 zł) | 178 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (107 zł) | 34 zł | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (52 zł) | 14 zł | + 271% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (2,471 zł) | 2,424 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (0.56 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 337 (385 zł) | 142 zł | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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