- 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 | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 23 (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.23 (5.11 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.25 (4.16 zł) | 6 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.19 (4.10 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (59 zł) | 20 zł | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.00 (4.89 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.17 (3.10 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 174% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,414 (5,298 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,609 (5,489 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 388 (380 zł) | 463 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,375 (5,260 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 348% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,212 (3,143 zł) | 844 zł | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 203 (199 zł) | 248 zł | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 317 (310 zł) | 47 zł | + 559% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,125 (1,101 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 497 (486 zł) | 434 zł | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (31 zł) | 18 zł | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 24 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 18% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (191 zł) | 275 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (182 zł) | 113 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 271 (265 zł) | 297 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 233 (228 zł) | 276 zł | - 17% | |
| 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 85,506 (83,671 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.75 (1.71 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 107 (105 zł) | 75 zł | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 16% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 25 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 50 (49 zł) | 100 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 44 (43 zł) | 27 zł | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 131 (128 zł) | 65 zł | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 61 (60 zł) | 44 zł | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 500 (489 zł) | 114 zł | + 330% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 219 (214 zł) | 90 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 26 (25 zł) | 15 zł | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 26 (26 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 326% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.35 (0.34 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 217 (212 zł) | 108 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,760 zł
(Dirham 13,040)
in Al Ain
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500 zł
in Łódź.
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