Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (33 zł) | 34 zł | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (33 zł) | 27 zł | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (7 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (9 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (4.89 zł) | 3.32 zł | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4.08 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 29 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (2.81 zł) | 3.79 zł | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 30% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,989 (4,607 zł) | 5,837 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (3,309 zł) | 4,354 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (877 zł) | 944 zł | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (3,278 zł) | 3,214 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (1,972 zł) | 2,442 zł | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (763 zł) | 490 zł | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (291 zł) | 55 zł | + 424% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (2,611 zł) | 1,557 zł | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (572 zł) | 435 zł | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (30 zł) | 45 zł | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (68 zł) | 29 zł | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 45% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (202 zł) | 338 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (292 zł) | 141 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (478 zł) | 339 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (426 zł) | 388 zł | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (104,334 zł) | 103,735 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (2.15 zł) | 7 zł | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (172 zł) | 115 zł | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 68% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (86 zł) | 48 zł | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (226 zł) | 169 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (40 zł) | 19 zł | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (13 zł) | 5.90 zł | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (50 zł) | 51 zł | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 86% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (195 zł) | 84 zł | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (127 zł) | 58 zł | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (801 zł) | 183 zł | + 338% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (250 zł) | 176 zł | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 23 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 13 zł | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (4,238 zł) | 2,602 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (0.64 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (342 zł) | 139 zł | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (31 zł) | 17 zł | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Poland
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