Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Poland
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 20% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (45 zł) | 43 zł | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (35 zł) | 30 zł | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (21 zł) | 14 zł | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (5.95 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (30 zł) | 14 zł | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (7 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (5.61 zł) | 4.80 zł | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4.14 zł | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 33 zł | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (2.82 zł) | 3.81 zł | - 26% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (4,060 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (2,918 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (583 zł) | 889 zł | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (5,210 zł) | 3,755 zł | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (1,867 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (293 zł) | 459 zł | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (240 zł) | 56 zł | + 327% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (1,062 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (448 zł) | 679 zł | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (34 zł) | 44 zł | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (53 zł) | 46 zł | + 15% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 66% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (277 zł) | 301 zł | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (361 zł) | 151 zł | + 139% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (326 zł) | 338 zł | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (590 zł) | 387 zł | + 53% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 26% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (18,261 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (2.30 zł) | 7 zł | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (295 zł) | 111 zł | + 167% | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 59% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (7 zł) | 28 zł | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (86 zł) | 22 zł | + 290% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (315 zł) | 187 zł | + 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (26 zł) | 13 zł | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (21 zł) | 13 zł | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (26 zł) | 10 zł | + 157% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (51 zł) | 54 zł | - 5% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 19% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (51 zł) | 104 zł | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (83 zł) | 56 zł | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (462 zł) | 232 zł | + 99% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (323 zł) | 186 zł | + 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 29 zł | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 14 zł | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (3,148 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (0.40 zł) | 0.48 zł | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (460 zł) | 151 zł | + 204% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 36% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,624 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 18% more expensive than in Poland
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