- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Jizan
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jizan, Saudi Arabia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (€7) | €5.19 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (€4.41) | €4.72 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (€3.98) | €2.81 | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.09) | €0.71 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 6.00 (€1.30) | €2.08 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.41) | €1.64 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.69 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 12 (€2.61) | €1.12 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.52) | €1.52 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.69 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.40 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.09) | €1.20 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (€0.43) | €0.35 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,100 (€456) | €558 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,401 (€738) | €374 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 147 (€32) | €142 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,337 (€507) | €373 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200 (€261) | €300 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €69 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 175 (€38) | €13 | + 198% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,400 (€304) | €389 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 500 (€109) | €79 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50 (€11) | €5.82 | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 13% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 160 (€35) | €55 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €26 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (€76) | €63 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €81 | - | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 66% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 44,000 (€9,554) | €20,154 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.78 (€0.17) | €1.18 | - 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 400 (€87) | €19 | + 362% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.06 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (€22) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.45 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.50 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.01 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.56 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.76 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €7 | - | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 10% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 80 (€17) | €15 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €13 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €23 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €26 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €3.77 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.47) | €1.65 | + 110% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €1.13 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,000 (€434) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (€43) | €27 | + 63% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 12 (€2.61) | €3.37 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
/
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Cost of living in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 27% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,161
(﷼ 9,954)
in Jizan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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