- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Jizan
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jizan, Saudi Arabia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 38 (€9) | €5.19 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (€4.28) | €4.72 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (€4.36) | €2.81 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6.00 (€1.43) | €0.71 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 5.33 (€1.27) | €2.08 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.19) | €1.64 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €1.52 | - | |
| 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 | - | €1.20 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (€0.48) | €0.35 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 29% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,100 (€500) | €558 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,401 (€810) | €374 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 147 (€35) | €142 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,337 (€556) | €373 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200 (€286) | €280 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €69 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 175 (€42) | €13 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,400 (€333) | €389 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 500 (€119) | €79 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50 (€12) | €5.82 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 5% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 160 (€38) | €55 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 100 (€24) | €26 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (€83) | €63 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €81 | - | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 87% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 44,000 (€10,473) | €20,154 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.78 (€0.19) | €1.18 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 400 (€95) | €19 | + 406% | |
| 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 (€24) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 80 (€19) | €15 | + 30% | |
| 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 (€3.81) | €1.65 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €1.13 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €267 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (€48) | €27 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 12 (€2.86) | €3.37 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 38% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,214
(﷼ 9,299)
in Jizan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,600
in Žilina.
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