Cost of living in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 32% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 16% | |||
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| Food in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 16% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (36 zł) | 34 zł | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 28 (32 zł) | 28 zł | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (8 zł) | 3.52 zł | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (10 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.14 (4.81 zł) | 2.79 zł | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4.17 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 35 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.32 (2.70 zł) | 3.25 zł | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 37% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,435 (5,161 zł) | 5,314 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,286 (3,824 zł) | 3,825 zł | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 699 (814 zł) | 860 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,862 (3,330 zł) | 3,371 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,926 (2,242 zł) | 2,269 zł | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,069 (1,244 zł) | 383 zł | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 251 (292 zł) | 45 zł | + 548% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,650 (1,920 zł) | 1,833 zł | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 449 (523 zł) | 409 zł | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 25 (30 zł) | 24 zł | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (30 zł) | 32 zł | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 25% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 184 (214 zł) | 299 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 244 (284 zł) | 204 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 413 (481 zł) | 321 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 423 (492 zł) | 362 zł | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 93,210 (108,468 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (2.60 zł) | 7 zł | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 196 (229 zł) | 170 zł | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 40 (47 zł) | 27 zł | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 45% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 64 (74 zł) | 39 zł | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 142 (165 zł) | 157 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (19 zł) | 14 zł | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (9 zł) | 5.39 zł | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 18 (21 zł) | 8 zł | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (48 zł) | 63 zł | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 72% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Riyadh | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 63 (74 zł) | 72 zł | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 133 (154 zł) | 58 zł | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 347 (403 zł) | 174 zł | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 213 (248 zł) | 142 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 24 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,646 (3,079 zł) | 2,144 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (0.62 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 323 (376 zł) | 120 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 409 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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