- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Medina
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 48% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (€2.17) | €15 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (€4.08) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 9 (€1.99) | €3.83 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.16 (€0.90) | €1.22 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (€2.24) | €1.95 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (€1.25) | €2.09 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (€1.80) | €4.33 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.68) | €2.29 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (€2.39) | €1.75 | + 37% | |
| 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 (€0.87) | €2.50 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.19 (€0.47) | €0.87 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,500 (€1,191) | €1,291 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,250 (€487) | €1,113 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (€48) | €225 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,033 (€440) | €1,700 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (€238) | €1,070 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (€26) | €70 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 123 (€27) | €31 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (€318) | €450 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (€94) | €85 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 15 (€3.18) | €15 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 6% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 233 (€51) | €85 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 283 (€61) | €37 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (€51) | €119 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (€39) | €104 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,500 (€8,774) | €24,992 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.59 (€0.13) | €1.68 | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (€157) | €151 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 4% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (€3.68) | €5.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (€4.01) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (€32) | €24 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (€2.44) | €2.23 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.23) | €1.90 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.08) | €0.90 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (€1.86) | €1.75 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (€3.25) | €25 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 36% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (€11) | €41 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €21 | + 3% | |
| 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 (€26) | €90 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (€1.66) | €3.00 | - 45% | |
| 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 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 269 (€58) | €20 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (€2.17) | €7 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 33% 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 €2,474
(﷼ 11,420)
in Medina.
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