Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (51 zł) | 53 zł | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (36 zł) | 38 zł | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (21 zł) | 22 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (7 zł) | 5.61 zł | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.33 (5.69 zł) | 15 zł | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (28 zł) | 24 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (4.25 zł) | 5.78 zł | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (63 zł) | 61 zł | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (5.49 zł) | 6 zł | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,306 (8,870 zł) | 7,688 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,356 (6,787 zł) | 5,442 zł | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 775 (828 zł) | 1,468 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,416 (6,851 zł) | 4,745 zł | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,179 (4,463 zł) | 3,809 zł | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 557 (594 zł) | 886 zł | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 208 (222 zł) | 75 zł | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 717 (766 zł) | 1,947 zł | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 305 (326 zł) | 770 zł | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 29 (31 zł) | 62 zł | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (41 zł) | 76 zł | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 165 (177 zł) | 403 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 236 (252 zł) | 194 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 275 (293 zł) | 396 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 493 (526 zł) | 582 zł | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 103,199 (110,201 zł) | 145,431 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.98 (3.18 zł) | 7 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (105 zł) | 188 zł | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 29% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (23 zł) | 38 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (134 zł) | 71 zł | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (584 zł) | 268 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (29 zł) | 30 zł | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (20 zł) | 23 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (51 zł) | 99 zł | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (202 zł) | 146 zł | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 85 (91 zł) | 68 zł | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 599 (640 zł) | 435 zł | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 403 (430 zł) | 230 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 82 (87 zł) | 43 zł | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 37 (39 zł) | 21 zł | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (1,803 zł) | 2,935 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (0.75 zł) | 1.03 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (264 zł) | 210 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (20 zł) | 24 zł | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,396 prices entered by 403 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
1.068
PLN
/
AED
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Poland
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 27% cheaper than in Poland
- Cost of living in Andorra is 13% more expensive than in Poland
- Cost of living in Argentina is 18% cheaper than in Poland
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Poland
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Poland
- Cost of living in Albania is 37% cheaper than in Poland
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Poland
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 46% cheaper than in Poland