Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 43% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 35% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (Dirham 29) | Dirham 51 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (Dirham 3.24) | Dirham 7 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.18 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (Dirham 2.91) | Dirham 3.95 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (Dirham 3.43) | Dirham 14 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (Dirham 26) | Dirham 59 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (Dirham 3.37) | Dirham 4.00 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,987 zł (Dirham 5,888) | Dirham 8,799 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,911 zł (Dirham 4,139) | Dirham 6,282 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 zł (Dirham 593) | Dirham 728 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,650 zł (Dirham 3,076) | Dirham 5,234 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,818 zł (Dirham 2,375) | Dirham 3,249 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390 zł (Dirham 329) | Dirham 517 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (Dirham 48) | Dirham 340 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,888 zł (Dirham 1,591) | Dirham 1,343 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (Dirham 401) | Dirham 339 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (Dirham 30) | Dirham 43 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (Dirham 23) | Dirham 45 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 21% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (Dirham 292) | Dirham 243 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (Dirham 124) | Dirham 202 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (Dirham 290) | Dirham 333 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (Dirham 352) | Dirham 365 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (Dirham 87,679) | Dirham 94,044 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.54 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (Dirham 93) | Dirham 295 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (Dirham 29) | Dirham 41 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 44% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (Dirham 16) | Dirham 25 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (Dirham 29) | Dirham 41 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (Dirham 116) | Dirham 283 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (Dirham 5.05) | Dirham 11 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (Dirham 7) | Dirham 16 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (Dirham 53) | Dirham 45 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 52% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 zł (Dirham 87) | Dirham 193 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (Dirham 50) | Dirham 101 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (Dirham 186) | Dirham 292 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (Dirham 150) | Dirham 313 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (Dirham 26) | Dirham 94 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (Dirham 13) | Dirham 24 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (Dirham 10) | Dirham 45 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (Dirham 2,043) | Dirham 2,162 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (Dirham 0.26) | Dirham 0.49 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (Dirham 119) | Dirham 345 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 23% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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