Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (27 zł) | 29 zł | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.00 (5.13 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.97 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (8 zł) | 3.76 zł | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.10 (4.20 zł) | 2.59 zł | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.49 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 29 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.59 (2.66 zł) | 2.79 zł | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 2,808 (2,882 zł) | 4,244 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,003 (2,055 zł) | 3,058 zł | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 894 (917 zł) | 523 zł | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,889 (1,939 zł) | 2,575 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,228 (1,261 zł) | 1,993 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 449 (461 zł) | 286 zł | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 211 (217 zł) | 43 zł | + 405% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,120 (1,149 zł) | 1,721 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 404 (414 zł) | 394 zł | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (22 zł) | 32 zł | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (31 zł) | 22 zł | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 153 (157 zł) | 319 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 167 (172 zł) | 166 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 347 (356 zł) | 285 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 298 (306 zł) | 372 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 78,942 (81,014 zł) | 75,254 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.69 (1.73 zł) | 4.79 zł | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 81 (83 zł) | 108 zł | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 24% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (12 zł) | 21 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (61 zł) | 35 zł | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 116 (119 zł) | 138 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 16 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (18 zł) | 13 zł | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (9 zł) | 5.38 zł | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (23 zł) | 44 zł | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 55% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 75 (77 zł) | 66 zł | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 118 (121 zł) | 56 zł | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 331 (339 zł) | 240 zł | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (145 zł) | 118 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (13 zł) | 13 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 10 zł | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,942 (1,993 zł) | 1,963 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (0.54 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 304 (312 zł) | 99 zł | + 216% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 28 (29 zł) | 18 zł | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 8% more expensive than in Poland
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