Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (51 zł) | 55 zł | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (35 zł) | 39 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (21 zł) | 25 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (7 zł) | 5.99 zł | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (14 zł) | 18 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (6 zł) | 18 zł | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (32 zł) | 28 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (10 zł) | 5.88 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.01 (4.22 zł) | 5.19 zł | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (12 zł) | 5.60 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (68 zł) | 62 zł | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.96 (5.22 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,258 (8,686 zł) | 7,949 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,444 (6,777 zł) | 5,820 zł | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 765 (804 zł) | 1,555 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,148 (7,518 zł) | 4,969 zł | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,290 (4,512 zł) | 4,020 zł | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (556 zł) | 970 zł | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 234 (246 zł) | 75 zł | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 810 (852 zł) | 2,057 zł | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 (340 zł) | 757 zł | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (41 zł) | 66 zł | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 (50 zł) | 78 zł | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (214 zł) | 405 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (216 zł) | 194 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (489 zł) | 401 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (623 zł) | 604 zł | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 14% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (122,557 zł) | 149,596 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (3.18 zł) | 7 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (197 zł) | 191 zł | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 41 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (78 zł) | 77 zł | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (374 zł) | 285 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (27 zł) | 29 zł | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (18 zł) | 24 zł | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (53 zł) | 106 zł | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (194 zł) | 167 zł | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (95 zł) | 69 zł | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (478 zł) | 467 zł | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (390 zł) | 225 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (87 zł) | 42 zł | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (40 zł) | 22 zł | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (2,260 zł) | 2,988 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (0.77 zł) | 0.98 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (292 zł) | 216 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (19 zł) | 24 zł | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,323 prices entered by 427 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Poland
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