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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 34 (35 zł) | 28 zł | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.72 (4.86 zł) | 2.86 zł | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.35 (5.52 zł) | 6 zł | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (7 zł) | 3.25 zł | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.52 (4.66 zł) | 2.52 zł | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.28 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 29 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 8 (8 zł) | 5.33 zł | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.46 (2.54 zł) | 2.57 zł | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 12% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,202 (3,301 zł) | 3,922 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,350 (2,423 zł) | 2,823 zł | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 388 (400 zł) | 433 zł | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,326 (2,398 zł) | 2,570 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,629 (1,680 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 431 (444 zł) | 293 zł | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 183 (188 zł) | 42 zł | + 353% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,262 (1,302 zł) | 1,695 zł | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 419 (432 zł) | 459 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (31 zł) | 25 zł | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 32 (33 zł) | 25 zł | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 6% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (204 zł) | 311 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 176 (181 zł) | 144 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 344 (355 zł) | 300 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 285 (293 zł) | 330 zł | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 7% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 72,812 (75,078 zł) | 80,354 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.50 (1.54 zł) | 5.09 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 169 (174 zł) | 107 zł | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (11 zł) | 21 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 56 (58 zł) | 33 zł | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 114 (117 zł) | 123 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 26 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (8 zł) | 5.11 zł | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (17 zł) | 42 zł | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 47% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 76 (79 zł) | 67 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 139 (143 zł) | 55 zł | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 209 (215 zł) | 196 zł | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 148 (152 zł) | 133 zł | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 23 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 10 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,857 (1,915 zł) | 1,927 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (0.52 zł) | 0.40 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 324 (334 zł) | 109 zł | + 207% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,348 prices entered by 562 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 18% more expensive than in Poland
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