- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Medina
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 46% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (€2.29) | €15 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (€4.31) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 9 (€2.10) | €3.83 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.16 (€0.95) | €1.22 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (€2.36) | €1.95 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (€1.32) | €2.09 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (€1.90) | €4.33 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.78) | €2.29 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (€2.53) | €1.75 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.70 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.50 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.00 (€0.92) | €2.50 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.19 (€0.50) | €0.87 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,500 (€1,258) | €1,291 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,250 (€515) | €1,113 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (€51) | €225 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,033 (€465) | €1,700 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (€252) | €1,070 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (€27) | €70 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 123 (€28) | €31 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (€336) | €450 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (€99) | €85 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 15 (€3.36) | €15 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 233 (€53) | €85 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 283 (€65) | €37 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (€54) | €119 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (€41) | €104 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 14% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,500 (€9,266) | €24,992 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.59 (€0.13) | €1.68 | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (€166) | €151 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €23 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 2% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (€3.89) | €5.00 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (€4.23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (€34) | €24 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (€2.57) | €2.23 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.41) | €1.90 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.14) | €0.90 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (€1.97) | €1.75 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (€3.43) | €25 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 35% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (€11) | €41 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (€23) | €21 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 120 (€27) | €90 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (€1.75) | €3.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.71 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (€0.11) | €0.30 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 269 (€62) | €20 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (€2.29) | €7 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,599
(﷼ 11,359)
in Medina.
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