Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (62 zł) | 26 zł | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (13 zł) | 8 zł | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (5.67 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (5.78 zł) | 7 zł | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 141% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (4.86 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (10 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 222% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (63 zł) | 27 zł | + 139% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (5.48 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (4.03 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 51% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 151% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (6,196 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (5,481 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (569 zł) | 471 zł | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (5,040 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (3,331 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 224% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (366 zł) | 280 zł | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (292 zł) | 47 zł | + 517% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (1,461 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (484 zł) | 403 zł | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (33 zł) | 21 zł | + 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (31 zł) | 17 zł | + 83% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 26% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (200 zł) | 246 zł | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (201 zł) | 118 zł | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (286 zł) | 310 zł | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (306 zł) | 350 zł | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (81,945 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (1.96 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (106 zł) | 94 zł | + 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 78% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (55 zł) | 28 zł | + 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (240 zł) | 101 zł | + 138% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (38 zł) | 17 zł | + 127% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (38 zł) | 36 zł | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 83% | |||
Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 83% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (184 zł) | 68 zł | + 172% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (82 zł) | 54 zł | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (431 zł) | 133 zł | + 225% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (220 zł) | 138 zł | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (37 zł) | 18 zł | + 107% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 158% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (25 zł) | 8 zł | + 211% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (1,921 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (0.33 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (292 zł) | 119 zł | + 145% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 30% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,229 zł (Dirham 16,788) in Al Ain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000 zł in Łódź.
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