- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Poland
- Al Ain
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 62 (62 zł) | 20 zł | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.44 (5.48 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (5.04 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.68 (4.72 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (10 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.00 (5.04 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.75 (3.78 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 184% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,092 (6,139 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,187 (5,227 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 509 (512 zł) | 519 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,911 (4,949 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,795 (2,817 zł) | 844 zł | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 388 (391 zł) | 275 zł | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 275 (277 zł) | 47 zł | + 487% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,209 (1,218 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 390 (393 zł) | 419 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 31 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 185 (186 zł) | 275 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 182 (183 zł) | 113 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (281 zł) | 282 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 288 (291 zł) | 297 zł | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,346 (78,953 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.83 (1.85 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 104 (105 zł) | 75 zł | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 34 (35 zł) | 26 zł | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 148 (149 zł) | 103 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 37 (37 zł) | 16 zł | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 40 (41 zł) | 30 zł | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 158 (159 zł) | 63 zł | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 72 (72 zł) | 44 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 450 (453 zł) | 126 zł | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 196 (197 zł) | 90 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (20 zł) | 6 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (25 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 313% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,000 (2,016 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (0.38 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 282 (284 zł) | 108 zł | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 395 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,751 zł
(Dirham 13,646)
in Al Ain
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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