Cost of living in Białystok (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Białystok (Poland) is 50% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Białystok | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 zł (Dirham 25) | Dirham 39 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 16 zł (Dirham 15) | Dirham 32 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (Dirham 8) | Dirham 16 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.73 zł (Dirham 2.51) | Dirham 6 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.16 zł (Dirham 4.76) | Dirham 5.57 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 zł (Dirham 10) | Dirham 16 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.61 zł (Dirham 2.41) | Dirham 9 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.40 zł (Dirham 2.22) | Dirham 3.75 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.08 zł (Dirham 2.84) | Dirham 10 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (Dirham 26) | Dirham 65 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.65 zł (Dirham 5.22) | Dirham 9 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 zł (Dirham 2.20) | Dirham 4.33 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Białystok (Poland) is 15% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Białystok | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Dirham 10,772 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,863 zł (Dirham 1,719) | Dirham 8,005 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 795 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Dirham 6,108 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Dirham 4,265 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Dirham 454 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 343 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Dirham 1,200 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 307 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 zł (Dirham 29) | Dirham 44 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 36 | - 57% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Białystok (Poland) is about the same as in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Białystok | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 252 zł (Dirham 232) | Dirham 198 | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 184 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 344 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 350 | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Białystok (Poland) is 9% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Białystok | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 87,999 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50 zł (Dirham 5.08) | Dirham 3.00 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 79 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 zł (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 12% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Białystok (Poland) is 25% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Białystok | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 17 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 47 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117 zł (Dirham 108) | Dirham 329 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dirham 24 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 24 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 13 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 zł (Dirham 21) | Dirham 63 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Białystok (Poland) is 34% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Białystok | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 46 zł (Dirham 42) | Dirham 204 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 91 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 759 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 135 zł (Dirham 125) | Dirham 272 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 71 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 zł (Dirham 8) | Dirham 40 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,100 zł (Dirham 1,938) | Dirham 1,834 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.70 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 266 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 183 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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