Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 33% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 38% | |||
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| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 38% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (71 zł) | 40 zł | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (33 zł) | 30 zł | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (7 zł) | 3.88 zł | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (10 zł) | 3.85 zł | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (5.57 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (12 zł) | 4.36 zł | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (73 zł) | 36 zł | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.65 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (4.62 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 5,436 (6,399 zł) | 6,166 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,338 (6,283 zł) | 4,036 zł | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 556 (654 zł) | 930 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (5,780 zł) | 2,925 zł | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (3,820 zł) | 2,237 zł | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (419 zł) | 300 zł | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (335 zł) | 46 zł | + 635% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (1,675 zł) | 1,830 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (555 zł) | 399 zł | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (38 zł) | 37 zł | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (37 zł) | 50 zł | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 21% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (230 zł) | 323 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (231 zł) | 120 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (328 zł) | 367 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (351 zł) | 496 zł | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 16% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,817 (93,950 zł) | 93,824 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (2.25 zł) | 7 zł | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (121 zł) | 123 zł | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 35 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 50% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (63 zł) | 48 zł | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (276 zł) | 174 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (29 zł) | 10 zł | + 195% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (44 zł) | 45 zł | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 71% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (210 zł) | 94 zł | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (95 zł) | 54 zł | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (494 zł) | 215 zł | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (252 zł) | 168 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (42 zł) | 28 zł | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,617 (1,904 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (0.38 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (335 zł) | 132 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 11 (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 21% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 97 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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