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Cost of living in Gliwice, Poland vs Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Gliwice (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 zł (Dirham 29) | Dirham 62 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 zł (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 zł (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (Dirham 2.76) | Dirham 5.77 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 8 zł (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.29 | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.32 zł (Dirham 3.18) | Dirham 8 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.20 zł (Dirham 2.11) | Dirham 5.10 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.74 zł (Dirham 2.63) | Dirham 10 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (Dirham 27) | Dirham 60 | - 55% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.95 zł (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 5.00 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.73 zł (Dirham 1.65) | Dirham 4.03 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Gliwice (Poland) is 49% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,602 zł (Dirham 3,455) | Dirham 6,546 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,151 zł (Dirham 2,063) | Dirham 5,489 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 zł (Dirham 448) | Dirham 509 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,440 zł (Dirham 2,340) | Dirham 5,146 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,400 zł (Dirham 1,343) | Dirham 3,347 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 634 zł (Dirham 608) | Dirham 388 | + 57% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42 zł (Dirham 40) | Dirham 275 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,954 zł (Dirham 1,875) | Dirham 1,285 | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 725 zł (Dirham 695) | Dirham 510 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26 zł (Dirham 25) | Dirham 32 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 zł (Dirham 35) | Dirham 30 | + 17% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Gliwice (Poland) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300 zł (Dirham 288) | Dirham 209 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 183 zł (Dirham 176) | Dirham 184 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 317 zł (Dirham 304) | Dirham 289 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 383 zł (Dirham 368) | Dirham 364 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Gliwice (Poland) is 16% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,814 zł (Dirham 79,443) | Dirham 79,846 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.97 zł (Dirham 4.77) | Dirham 1.83 | + 160% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 113 zł (Dirham 108) | Dirham 103 | + 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29 zł (Dirham 28) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Gliwice (Poland) is 32% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52 zł (Dirham 50) | Dirham 53 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100 zł (Dirham 96) | Dirham 187 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 14 zł (Dirham 14) | Dirham 37 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 zł (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 zł (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 zł (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.90 zł (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 9 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 40 zł (Dirham 38) | Dirham 37 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Gliwice (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 zł (Dirham 70) | Dirham 174 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (Dirham 49) | Dirham 76 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150 zł (Dirham 144) | Dirham 350 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93 zł (Dirham 90) | Dirham 204 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 zł (Dirham 15) | Dirham 36 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 zł (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (Dirham 8) | Dirham 25 | - 66% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,600 zł (Dirham 1,535) | Dirham 2,000 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50 zł (Dirham 0.48) | Dirham 0.38 | + 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (Dirham 118) | Dirham 285 | - 58% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (Dirham 15) | Dirham 9 | + 64% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Gliwice (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 21,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 13,746
(14,329 zł)
in Gliwice.
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