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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.41 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.2 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.51 PLN (2.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12.20 PLN
8.51 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.06 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.36 PLN (1.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.06 PLN
6.36 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 50.82 PLN (13.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.11 PLN (14.56 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

50.82 PLN
53.11 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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31.61 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

41.65 PLN
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 31.36 PLN (8.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.85 PLN (10.1 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.36 PLN
36.85 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 83.31 PLN (22.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 26.26 PLN (7.2 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

83.31 PLN
26.26 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

11.71 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
6.31 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.84 PLN (4.89 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 9.82 PLN (2.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 45% lower in Saudi Arabia.

17.84 PLN
9.82 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

14.60 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
8.98 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

108.04 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.95 PLN (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.42 PLN (1.48 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.95 PLN
5.42 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.04 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.7 PLN (1.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.04 PLN
4.70 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 39.01 PLN (10.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.66 PLN (8.68 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

39.01 PLN
31.66 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.37 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.01 PLN (1.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.37 PLN
6.01 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.57 PLN (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.53 PLN (1.51 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.57 PLN
5.53 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 11.27 PLN (3.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.68 PLN (1.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

11.27 PLN
6.68 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.88 PLN (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.66 PLN (1.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.88 PLN
4.66 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.11 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.79 PLN (2.41 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.11 PLN
8.79 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

70.16 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.18 PLN (3.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.71 PLN (1.56 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

13.18 PLN
5.71 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.91 PLN (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.01 PLN (0.55 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.91 PLN
2.01 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.08 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 18.77 PLN (5.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.23 PLN (4.17 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

18.77 PLN
15.23 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.29 PLN (2.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.72 PLN (0.75 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.29 PLN
2.72 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

31.71 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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6.81 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

28.96 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
8.51 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.2 PLN (10.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.18 PLN (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

39.20 PLN
29.18 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 392.03 PLN (107.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 194.54 PLN (53.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

392.03 PLN
194.54 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 98.01 PLN (26.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.18 PLN (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

98.01 PLN
29.18 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.47 PLN (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.07 PLN (0.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.47 PLN
1.07 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.71 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.03 PLN (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.62 PLN (0.44 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.03 PLN
1.62 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.67 PLN (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.27 PLN (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 66% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.67 PLN
2.27 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.66 PLN (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.06 PLN (0.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.66 PLN
1.06 PLN

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.32 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 911.91 PLN (249.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 136.18 PLN (37.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

911.91 PLN
136.18 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.7 PLN (4.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.89 PLN (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14.70 PLN
3.89 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 147.01 PLN (40.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 48.64 PLN (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

147.01 PLN
48.64 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 12.25 PLN (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.81 PLN (1.87 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12.25 PLN
6.81 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.56 PLN (5.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.65 PLN (3.47 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

21.56 PLN
12.65 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 73.51 PLN (20.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 58.36 PLN (16 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

73.51 PLN
58.36 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 236.2 PLN (64.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 390.29 PLN (106.97 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

236.20 PLN
390.29 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 87.96 PLN (24.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 212.78 PLN (58.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

87.96 PLN
212.78 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.67 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Saudi Arabia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 10869 PLN (2978.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4162 PLN (1140.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10 869 PLN
4 162 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 8109 PLN (2222.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3327 PLN (911.87 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 59% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8 109 PLN
3 327 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 20194 PLN (5534.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8008 PLN (2194.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

20 194 PLN
8 008 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 13480 PLN (3694.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4231 PLN (1159.68 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

13 480 PLN
4 231 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.14 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Saudi Arabia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 74348 PLN (20376.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9720 PLN (2663.88 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

74 348 PLN
9 720 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 41346 PLN (11331.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6475 PLN (1774.52 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

41 346 PLN
6 475 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.63 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 14550 PLN (3987.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8917 PLN (2443.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 38.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14 550 PLN
8 917 PLN

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

584 PLN
190 PLN

Two stars

446 PLN
-

Three stars

466 PLN
385 PLN

Four stars

605 PLN
563 PLN

Five stars

1 538 PLN
1 121 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 209 hotels

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