- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovakia
- Jizan
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jizan, Saudi Arabia compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 24% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €4.31 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (€4.68) | €4.72 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (€4.22) | €2.63 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.15) | €0.69 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 6.00 (€1.38) | €1.98 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.50) | €1.64 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.67 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 12 (€2.76) | €1.10 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.61) | €1.44 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.66 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.64 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.15) | €1.23 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (€0.46) | €0.40 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 17% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,200 (€507) | €555 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,926 (€674) | €425 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 185 (€43) | €138 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,053 (€473) | €392 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (€253) | €340 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 250 (€58) | €70 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 183 (€42) | €13 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,333 (€307) | €389 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (€100) | €79 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 40 (€9) | €5.00 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 10 (€2.30) | €5.00 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 160 (€37) | €60 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 100 (€23) | €25 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (€81) | €63 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €73 | - | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 80% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 44,000 (€10,134) | €21,375 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.78 (€0.18) | €1.20 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 400 (€92) | €19 | + 390% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 14% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (€3.45) | €5.06 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 50 (€12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (€23) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.45 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (€2.30) | €3.50 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (€2.30) | €4.01 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.84) | €1.56 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (€2.07) | €1.76 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (€4.61) | €7 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 80 (€18) | €15 | + 26% | |
| 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 | - | €28 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €3.83 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.69) | €1.65 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €1.10 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,000 (€461) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (€46) | €27 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 12 (€2.76) | €3.40 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 75 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Cost of living in Jizan (Saudi Arabia) is 31% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, you would need at least €2,225
(﷼ 9,660)
in Jizan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Žilina.
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