Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 124% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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| Food | + 86% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Dubai | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (60 zł) | 32 zł | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (35 zł) | 22 zł | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (8 zł) | 3.13 zł | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.27 (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (9 zł) | 4.39 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.04 (4.80 zł) | 2.25 zł | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (16 zł) | 3.21 zł | + 412% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (68 zł) | 30 zł | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (4.78 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 187% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Dubai | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,334 (11,103 zł) | 4,031 zł | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,323 (7,522 zł) | 3,003 zł | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 730 (868 zł) | 537 zł | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,583 (6,641 zł) | 2,231 zł | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,165 (3,765 zł) | 1,860 zł | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 515 (613 zł) | 414 zł | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 358 (426 zł) | 47 zł | + 808% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,231 (1,464 zł) | 1,665 zł | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 339 (403 zł) | 516 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (50 zł) | 34 zł | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 45 (53 zł) | 22 zł | + 136% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (275 zł) | 256 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (247 zł) | 135 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (408 zł) | 268 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 328 (390 zł) | 309 zł | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 105% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,044 (111,876 zł) | 84,936 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.36 (4.00 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (351 zł) | 105 zł | + 236% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 38 (46 zł) | 32 zł | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (48 zł) | 44 zł | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 274 (326 zł) | 157 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (14 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (19 zł) | 9 zł | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (51 zł) | 43 zł | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 149% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 149% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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| Dubai | Łódź | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (220 zł) | 82 zł | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 99 (118 zł) | 57 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 412 (491 zł) | 130 zł | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 293 (348 zł) | 151 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (112 zł) | 18 zł | + 519% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (24 zł) | 13 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (54 zł) | 9 zł | + 484% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,058 (2,448 zł) | 1,616 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (0.58 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 331 (394 zł) | 133 zł | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 124% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 892 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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