- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 22% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (40 zł) | 26 zł | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.80 (4.79 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.49 (5.49 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (7 zł) | 3.59 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.54 (3.54 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.19 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 31 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (7 zł) | 5.08 zł | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.94 (1.94 zł) | 2.56 zł | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 16% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,859 (3,854 zł) | 3,829 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,539 (2,536 zł) | 2,807 zł | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 377 (376 zł) | 449 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,881 (2,877 zł) | 2,337 zł | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,789 (1,787 zł) | 1,726 zł | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 220 (220 zł) | 310 zł | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 145 (145 zł) | 37 zł | + 291% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,208 (1,206 zł) | 1,899 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 403 (403 zł) | 407 zł | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 27 (27 zł) | 24 zł | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 155 (155 zł) | 270 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 209 (209 zł) | 147 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 341 (341 zł) | 291 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 288 (288 zł) | 336 zł | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 72,524 (72,439 zł) | 77,936 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.49 (1.49 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 182 (182 zł) | 103 zł | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 33% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 51 (51 zł) | 29 zł | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 167 (166 zł) | 122 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (8 zł) | 4.92 zł | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (24 zł) | 41 zł | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 57% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 80 (80 zł) | 67 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 107 (107 zł) | 52 zł | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 266 (266 zł) | 208 zł | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 222 (222 zł) | 120 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 22 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 9 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,048 (2,046 zł) | 2,025 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.50 (0.50 zł) | 0.41 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 350 (350 zł) | 123 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 23% more expensive than in Poland
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