- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Medina
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 39% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (€2.38) | €23 | - 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (€4.44) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 9 (€2.04) | €3.88 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.43 (€1.06) | €1.09 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (€2.46) | €1.93 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (€1.37) | €2.12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (€1.98) | €4.85 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.85) | €2.28 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (€2.63) | €2.07 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 15 (€3.57) | €0.79 | + 352% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 100 (€24) | €5.00 | + 376% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 3.39 (€0.81) | €2.63 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.83 (€0.44) | €0.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 53% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,500 (€1,309) | €1,000 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,250 (€536) | €2,000 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (€53) | €250 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,033 (€484) | €2,000 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (€262) | €1,311 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (€28) | €70 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 123 (€29) | €37 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (€349) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (€103) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €12 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 20 (€4.76) | €20 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 16% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 233 (€56) | €85 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 283 (€67) | €37 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (€56) | €119 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (€43) | €104 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 5% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,500 (€9,640) | €23,835 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.61 (€0.14) | €1.72 | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (€172) | €147 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 17% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (€4.05) | €5.00 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (€4.40) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (€36) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €5.45 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (€2.68) | €3.20 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.55) | €2.80 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.19) | €0.80 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (€2.05) | €2.50 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (€3.57) | €25 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (€12) | €41 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (€24) | €18 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 120 (€29) | €90 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (€1.83) | €3.36 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (€0.71) | €3.71 | - 81% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 2,600 (€619) | €154 | + 302% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (€0.12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 269 (€64) | €16 | + 301% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (€2.38) | €6 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,991
(﷼ 8,363)
in Medina.
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