- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 19% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 38 (37 zł) | 26 zł | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (23 zł) | 19 zł | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.92 (4.87 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.41 (5.36 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (7 zł) | 3.59 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.55 (3.52 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.16 zł | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 29 zł | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (7 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.03 (2.01 zł) | 2.61 zł | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 20% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,837 (3,802 zł) | 3,903 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,741 (2,716 zł) | 2,851 zł | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 406 (402 zł) | 472 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,100 (3,071 zł) | 2,375 zł | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,897 (1,880 zł) | 1,739 zł | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (236 zł) | 305 zł | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 153 (152 zł) | 37 zł | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,240 (1,229 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 408 (405 zł) | 416 zł | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (32 zł) | 26 zł | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (29 zł) | 25 zł | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 21% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 168 (166 zł) | 281 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (226 zł) | 147 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (344 zł) | 294 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (293 zł) | 335 zł | - 12% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 77,299 (76,600 zł) | 78,628 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.55 (1.54 zł) | 4.88 zł | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 186 (185 zł) | 105 zł | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 29% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 57 (56 zł) | 30 zł | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 179 (177 zł) | 129 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (7 zł) | 4.93 zł | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (23 zł) | 41 zł | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 55% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (80 zł) | 66 zł | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 108 (107 zł) | 53 zł | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (265 zł) | 215 zł | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 235 (233 zł) | 120 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 21 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (16 zł) | 11 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 9 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,119 (2,100 zł) | 2,058 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (0.50 zł) | 0.49 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 368 (364 zł) | 127 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.991
PLN
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,420 prices entered by 916 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 24% more expensive than in Poland
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