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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.13 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.83 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 8.45 PLN (2.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

26.83 PLN
8.45 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.12 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 6.31 PLN (1.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.12 PLN
6.31 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.2 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 52.71 PLN (14.56 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 27% lower in Saudi Arabia.

72.20 PLN
52.71 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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31.38 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

65.17 PLN
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.22 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 36.57 PLN (10.1 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

58.22 PLN
36.57 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.79 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 26.07 PLN (7.2 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

68.79 PLN
26.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

12.09 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
6.27 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.03 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 9.75 PLN (2.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

26.03 PLN
9.75 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

13.80 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
8.91 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

90.48 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.65 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 5.38 PLN (1.49 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.65 PLN
5.38 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.14 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 4.66 PLN (1.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

18.14 PLN
4.66 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.13 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 31.42 PLN (8.68 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

62.13 PLN
31.42 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.76 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 5.97 PLN (1.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United States.

5.76 PLN
5.97 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.52 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 5.48 PLN (1.51 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14.52 PLN
5.48 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.71 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 6.63 PLN (1.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68% lower in Saudi Arabia.

20.71 PLN
6.63 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.54 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 4.62 PLN (1.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

13.54 PLN
4.62 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.94 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 8.73 PLN (2.41 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

29.94 PLN
8.73 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.51 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.06 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 5.67 PLN (1.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

23.06 PLN
5.67 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.02 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 2 PLN (0.55 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.02 PLN
2.00 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.55 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.22 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 15.12 PLN (4.18 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

21.22 PLN
15.12 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.95 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 2.7 PLN (0.75 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

11.95 PLN
2.70 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

28.97 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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6.76 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

43.45 PLN
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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8.45 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.45 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 28.96 PLN (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

43.45 PLN
28.96 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 506.91 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 193.08 PLN (53.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

506.91 PLN
193.08 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.14 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 28.96 PLN (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

94.14 PLN
28.96 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.23 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.06 PLN (0.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.23 PLN
1.06 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.8 times more for fuel in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.57 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.6 PLN (0.44 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.57 PLN
1.60 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 2.25 PLN (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 33% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.36 PLN
2.25 PLN

LPG 1L

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1.05 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.23 times more for transportation in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 477.94 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 135.16 PLN (37.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

477.94 PLN
135.16 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.5 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.86 PLN (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.50 PLN
3.86 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.07 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 48.27 PLN (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

152.07 PLN
48.27 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.86 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 6.76 PLN (1.87 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 14% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.86 PLN
6.76 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.07 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 12.55 PLN (3.47 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

18.07 PLN
12.55 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States 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 72.42 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 57.92 PLN (16 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 20% lower in Saudi Arabia.

72.42 PLN
57.92 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 571.25 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 387.35 PLN (106.98 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

571.25 PLN
387.35 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.35 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 211.18 PLN (58.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

235.35 PLN
211.18 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.71 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14692 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 4131 PLN (1140.94 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14 692 PLN
4 131 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 9208 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 3302 PLN (911.98 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9 208 PLN
3 302 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 29768 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 7947 PLN (2194.93 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

29 768 PLN
7 947 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 18925 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4199 PLN (1159.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

18 925 PLN
4 199 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.65 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 62839 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 9646 PLN (2664.2 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

62 839 PLN
9 646 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 44087 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6426 PLN (1774.73 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

44 087 PLN
6 426 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.11 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18630 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 8850 PLN (2444.1 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 52.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

18 630 PLN
8 850 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

376 PLN
189 PLN

Two stars

530 PLN
-

Three stars

707 PLN
382 PLN

Four stars

914 PLN
558 PLN

Five stars

2 176 PLN
1 112 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 209 hotels

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