- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Poland
- Dubai
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 116% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (59 zł) | 20 zł | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 19 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.07 (5.13 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (13 zł) | 6 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (6 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.60 (4.65 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 5.02 (5.08 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (107 zł) | 20 zł | + 436% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.78 (3.82 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 279% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 279% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,333 (8,432 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,393 (6,469 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 785 (794 zł) | 519 zł | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,345 (6,421 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,287 (4,339 zł) | 844 zł | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (533 zł) | 275 zł | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (347 zł) | 47 zł | + 637% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,433 (1,450 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (399 zł) | 419 zł | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 272 (275 zł) | 275 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 219 (222 zł) | 113 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 388 (393 zł) | 282 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 416 (421 zł) | 297 zł | + 42% | |
| 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 78,036 (78,967 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.54 (1.56 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 108 (110 zł) | 75 zł | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 29 (29 zł) | 26 zł | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 121% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 70 (70 zł) | 26 zł | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 291 (295 zł) | 103 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 29 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (12 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (11 zł) | 7 zł | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 67 (68 zł) | 30 zł | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 157% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 182 (184 zł) | 63 zł | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 75 (76 zł) | 44 zł | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 304 (308 zł) | 126 zł | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (317 zł) | 90 zł | + 252% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 68 (68 zł) | 16 zł | + 331% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (21 zł) | 6 zł | + 224% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (30 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 398% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,748 (1,768 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (0.70 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 452 (458 zł) | 108 zł | + 323% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 5.86 (5.93 zł) | 13 zł | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,844 prices entered by 777 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 127% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 17,243 zł
(Dirham 17,040)
in Dubai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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