- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Poland
- Dubai
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 87% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (54 zł) | 20 zł | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 19 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (17 zł) | 8 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.07 (4.73 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (6 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (8 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.78 (4.46 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 5.02 (4.69 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (81 zł) | 20 zł | + 303% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 6 (5.81 zł) | 5.18 zł | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.78 (3.53 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 249% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 249% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,333 (7,783 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,592 (6,156 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 785 (734 zł) | 519 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,546 (6,114 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 420% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,327 (4,041 zł) | 844 zł | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 445 (416 zł) | 275 zł | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (320 zł) | 47 zł | + 580% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,508 (1,408 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 351 (328 zł) | 419 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (38 zł) | 19 zł | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (38 zł) | 16 zł | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 295 (276 zł) | 275 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 221 (206 zł) | 113 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (331 zł) | 283 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 413 (386 zł) | 298 zł | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,949 (74,672 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.54 (1.44 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 108 (101 zł) | 75 zł | + 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (27 zł) | 26 zł | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 110% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 95 (89 zł) | 26 zł | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 277 (259 zł) | 100 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 67 (63 zł) | 28 zł | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 147% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 203 (189 zł) | 63 zł | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (72 zł) | 44 zł | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 395 (369 zł) | 115 zł | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (292 zł) | 90 zł | + 225% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (69 zł) | 15 zł | + 353% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (28 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 359% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,961 (1,831 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (0.65 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 436 (407 zł) | 108 zł | + 276% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 5.86 (5.48 zł) | 13 zł | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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