Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 43 (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 9 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (4.12 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (15 zł) | 3.49 zł | + 319% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 78 (80 zł) | 28 zł | + 187% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (4.50 zł) | 2.74 zł | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 106% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,031 (8,316 zł) | 4,254 zł | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,902 (6,111 zł) | 3,058 zł | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 663 (686 zł) | 458 zł | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,786 (4,956 zł) | 2,611 zł | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,343 (3,461 zł) | 2,050 zł | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 366 (378 zł) | 277 zł | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 264 (273 zł) | 45 zł | + 509% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,034 (1,071 zł) | 1,735 zł | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 401 (415 zł) | 394 zł | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (39 zł) | 32 zł | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (31 zł) | 22 zł | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (237 zł) | 321 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 188 (194 zł) | 168 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 348 (361 zł) | 285 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 367 (380 zł) | 372 zł | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 82,645 (85,576 zł) | 75,254 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.02 (2.09 zł) | 4.72 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 110 (114 zł) | 108 zł | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 19 (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (52 zł) | 35 zł | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 245 (254 zł) | 139 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 13 zł | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 5.60 zł | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 7 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 66 (68 zł) | 54 zł | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 111% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (198 zł) | 70 zł | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (87 zł) | 57 zł | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 474 (491 zł) | 208 zł | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 231 (239 zł) | 122 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (69 zł) | 23 zł | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (46 zł) | 11 zł | + 332% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,048 (2,120 zł) | 1,971 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.65 (0.67 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 275 (284 zł) | 104 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Poland
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