Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (49 zł) | 42 zł | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (37 zł) | 29 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (7 zł) | 4.15 zł | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (5.89 zł) | 11 zł | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (9 zł) | 3.74 zł | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (4.31 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (12 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (75 zł) | 38 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (5.26 zł) | 3.92 zł | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 109% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,899 (11,652 zł) | 5,659 zł | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (8,326 zł) | 4,042 zł | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (1,042 zł) | 1,065 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (7,004 zł) | 3,680 zł | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (4,716 zł) | 2,507 zł | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (765 zł) | 374 zł | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (389 zł) | 46 zł | + 738% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (1,096 zł) | 1,718 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (418 zł) | 456 zł | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (50 zł) | 36 zł | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (43 zł) | 50 zł | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (228 zł) | 330 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (218 zł) | 141 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (402 zł) | 307 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (400 zł) | 344 zł | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (109,655 zł) | 108,314 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (3.65 zł) | 7 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (115 zł) | 111 zł | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (36 zł) | 31 zł | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (320 zł) | 164 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (33 zł) | 22 zł | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (49 zł) | 49 zł | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 82% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (199 zł) | 101 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (108 zł) | 56 zł | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (376 zł) | 252 zł | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (344 zł) | 173 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (95 zł) | 28 zł | + 238% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (47 zł) | 12 zł | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (2,293 zł) | 2,897 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.84 zł) | 0.47 zł | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (306 zł) | 138 zł | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,641 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in Poland
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