Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 79% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (61 zł) | 31 zł | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (38 zł) | 22 zł | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (9 zł) | 3.54 zł | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.20 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (27 zł) | 16 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (10 zł) | 3.79 zł | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.06 (5.09 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (17 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 373% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (70 zł) | 26 zł | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.38 (5.48 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 195% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,913 (11,171 zł) | 4,011 zł | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,393 (8,012 zł) | 3,223 zł | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (792 zł) | 545 zł | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,261 (6,594 zł) | 2,655 zł | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,695 (4,631 zł) | 1,955 zł | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 466 (584 zł) | 376 zł | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 355 (445 zł) | 48 zł | + 818% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,296 (1,624 zł) | 1,331 zł | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 380 (476 zł) | 422 zł | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (52 zł) | 36 zł | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (54 zł) | 26 zł | + 108% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (290 zł) | 312 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 211 (264 zł) | 125 zł | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (417 zł) | 295 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 316 (396 zł) | 320 zł | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,043 (120,376 zł) | 96,340 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.18 (3.99 zł) | 7 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 300 (377 zł) | 125 zł | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (32 zł) | 17 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (62 zł) | 44 zł | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 293 (368 zł) | 164 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (19 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 326% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (52 zł) | 46 zł | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 148% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 200 (251 zł) | 80 zł | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (120 zł) | 50 zł | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (297 zł) | 143 zł | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (347 zł) | 136 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 91 (114 zł) | 25 zł | + 356% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (57 zł) | 11 zł | + 434% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,982 (2,484 zł) | 2,352 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (0.60 zł) | 0.21 zł | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (394 zł) | 117 zł | + 235% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 125% more expensive than in Poland
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