- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Poland
- Dubai
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 91% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (58 zł) | 20 zł | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (17 zł) | 9 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.07 (5.04 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.45 (4.43 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 5.02 (4.99 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 77 (76 zł) | 20 zł | + 282% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.78 (4.76 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.78 (3.76 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 267% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,333 (8,290 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,512 (6,479 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 763 (759 zł) | 463 zł | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,463 (6,429 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 447% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,322 (4,300 zł) | 844 zł | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 443 (441 zł) | 248 zł | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (341 zł) | 47 zł | + 624% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,737 (1,728 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 438 (436 zł) | 434 zł | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 34 (33 zł) | 18 zł | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 300 (299 zł) | 275 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (209 zł) | 113 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (348 zł) | 297 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 382 (380 zł) | 276 zł | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 82,284 (81,863 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.54 (1.53 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 108 (108 zł) | 75 zł | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 31 (30 zł) | 27 zł | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 101 (100 zł) | 25 zł | + 308% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 255 (254 zł) | 100 zł | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 66 (66 zł) | 27 zł | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 166% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 188 (187 zł) | 65 zł | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 73 (73 zł) | 44 zł | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 360 (359 zł) | 114 zł | + 215% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (311 zł) | 90 zł | + 246% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (77 zł) | 15 zł | + 403% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (20 zł) | 6 zł | + 216% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (29 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 389% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 748 (744 zł) | 680 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (0.69 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 415 (413 zł) | 108 zł | + 282% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 5.86 (5.83 zł) | 13 zł | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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