Studying in Poland vs. Saudi Arabia
Poland and Saudi Arabia are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,052 in Poland and €1,072 in Saudi Arabia.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Saudi Arabia
Cheaper monthly living
Poland
Lower visa proof of funds
Poland
Side-by-side comparison
Poland
Saudi Arabia
Currency
PLN (zł)
SAR (SR)
Public tuition (annual)
zł9,000
≈ €2,070 / yr
SR0
≈ €0 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
zł16,000
≈ €3,680 / yr
SR60,000
≈ €14,700 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
zł4,575 / mo
≈ €1,052 / mo
SR4,375 / mo
≈ €1,072 / mo
Visa proof of funds
zł9,800
Student visa: PLN ~820/month proof
SR36,000
Proof of funds (≈ SR 3,000/month) — often covered by a scholarship
Cities tracked
Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.