- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Poland
- Al Ain
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 85% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 62 (64 zł) | 29 zł | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (16 zł) | 8 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.77 (5.92 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.29 (5.43 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.10 (5.24 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 136% | |
| 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 60 (62 zł) | 23 zł | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.00 (5.13 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.03 (4.14 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 163% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,546 (6,718 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,489 (5,634 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 509 (522 zł) | 519 zł | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,146 (5,281 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,347 (3,435 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 388 (399 zł) | 291 zł | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 275 (282 zł) | 44 zł | + 547% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,285 (1,319 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 510 (524 zł) | 419 zł | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (33 zł) | 21 zł | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 209 (214 zł) | 264 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 184 (189 zł) | 121 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 289 (297 zł) | 287 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 364 (373 zł) | 303 zł | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 3% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (81,948 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.83 (1.88 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (106 zł) | 90 zł | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (20 zł) | 14 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (55 zł) | 27 zł | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 187 (192 zł) | 100 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 37 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 131% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (19 zł) | 10 zł | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (38 zł) | 30 zł | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 174 (179 zł) | 59 zł | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (78 zł) | 51 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 350 (359 zł) | 130 zł | + 177% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 204 (209 zł) | 103 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (37 zł) | 15 zł | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (25 zł) | 6 zł | + 305% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,000 (2,053 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (0.39 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (292 zł) | 122 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 454 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2019.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,957 zł
(Dirham 15,547)
in Al Ain
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,000 zł
in Łódź.
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