- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Poland
- Dubai
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 143% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (61 zł) | 29 zł | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (7 zł) | 2.60 zł | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (28 zł) | 11 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (10 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.56 (4.69 zł) | 2.22 zł | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 23 (24 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 645% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 120 (124 zł) | 23 zł | + 426% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.61 (4.74 zł) | 2.01 zł | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 215% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,971 (8,188 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,072 (6,236 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 730 (750 zł) | 519 zł | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,097 (6,262 zł) | 1,380 zł | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,409 (4,529 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 501 (515 zł) | 291 zł | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 309 (317 zł) | 44 zł | + 628% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,472 (1,512 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 409 (420 zł) | 419 zł | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (40 zł) | 21 zł | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (41 zł) | 16 zł | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 68% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 283 (290 zł) | 264 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 235 (242 zł) | 121 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 445 (457 zł) | 287 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 481 (494 zł) | 303 zł | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 76% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 75,396 (77,443 zł) | 68,915 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (2.35 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 281 (288 zł) | 90 zł | + 220% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 33 (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 130% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 31 (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 82 (84 zł) | 27 zł | + 217% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 305 (313 zł) | 100 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 30 (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (75 zł) | 30 zł | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 180% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (194 zł) | 59 zł | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (80 zł) | 51 zł | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 459 (471 zł) | 130 zł | + 263% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (370 zł) | 103 zł | + 260% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 69 (71 zł) | 15 zł | + 358% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 8 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (44 zł) | 6 zł | + 606% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,711 (1,758 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (0.92 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 448 (460 zł) | 122 zł | + 277% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 143% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 21,381 zł
(Dirham 20,815)
in Dubai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,800 zł
in Łódź.
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