- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 23% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (40 zł) | 27 zł | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (24 zł) | 19 zł | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (5.06 zł) | 2.96 zł | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.55 (5.58 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (7 zł) | 3.47 zł | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (3.68 zł) | 2.07 zł | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.09 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 30 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (7 zł) | 5.22 zł | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.96 (1.97 zł) | 2.69 zł | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 26% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,789 (3,810 zł) | 3,887 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,719 (2,734 zł) | 2,852 zł | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 428 (431 zł) | 439 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (3,269 zł) | 2,345 zł | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,946 (1,957 zł) | 1,778 zł | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (257 zł) | 300 zł | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (165 zł) | 36 zł | + 351% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,249 (1,256 zł) | 1,834 zł | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (409 zł) | 416 zł | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (33 zł) | 26 zł | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (31 zł) | 21 zł | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 23% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (192 zł) | 281 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (233 zł) | 152 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 352 (354 zł) | 298 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 311 (313 zł) | 329 zł | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 14% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,303 (75,724 zł) | 79,937 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 (1.58 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (185 zł) | 104 zł | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 40% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (13 zł) | 20 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (61 zł) | 31 zł | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 190 (191 zł) | 127 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (8 zł) | 4.74 zł | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (23 zł) | 38 zł | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 57% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 84 (84 zł) | 65 zł | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (112 zł) | 54 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (268 zł) | 221 zł | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 239 (241 zł) | 125 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 21 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 9 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,034 (2,045 zł) | 1,955 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (0.54 zł) | 0.50 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (366 zł) | 127 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.006
PLN
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,658 prices entered by 932 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Poland
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