- 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 | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 104% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (18 zł) | 8 zł | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (6 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.62 (4.77 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.57 (4.72 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (12 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 315% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (62 zł) | 20 zł | + 209% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.00 (5.16 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.72 (3.84 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 206% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,290 (6,488 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,609 (5,786 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 537 (554 zł) | 519 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,375 (5,544 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,222 (3,323 zł) | 844 zł | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 302 (311 zł) | 275 zł | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 282 (291 zł) | 47 zł | + 518% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,167 (1,203 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 517 (534 zł) | 419 zł | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 28 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (209 zł) | 275 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (197 zł) | 113 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 284 (293 zł) | 282 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 290 (299 zł) | 297 zł | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 6% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 81,667 (84,240 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.78 (1.84 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 104 (107 zł) | 75 zł | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (52 zł) | 26 zł | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 149 (154 zł) | 103 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 37 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 24 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 152 (157 zł) | 63 zł | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 67 (69 zł) | 44 zł | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 500 (516 zł) | 126 zł | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 200 (206 zł) | 90 zł | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 31 (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (22 zł) | 6 zł | + 238% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 26 (27 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 343% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.35 (0.36 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 250 (258 zł) | 108 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 93% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,927 zł
(Dirham 12,533)
in Al Ain
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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