- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Sweden
- Jeddah
- Gothenburg
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Gothenburg (Sweden)
| Food | 39% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 39% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 56 (96 kr) | 81 kr | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19.70 (34 kr) | 65 kr | 48% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 12.78 (22 kr) | 44 kr | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.44 (7.60 kr) | 9 kr | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8.63 (14.75 kr) | 26 kr | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 4.79 (8.18 kr) | 24 kr | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 12.29 (21 kr) | 47 kr | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.93 (11.85 kr) | 23 kr | 48% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.50 (7.70 kr) | 16.50 kr | 53% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3 (5.13 kr) | 14 kr | 63% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 61 (104 kr) | 102 kr | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.17 (7.13 kr) | 22 kr | 67% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.57 (2.69 kr) | 15.71 kr | 83% |
| Housing | 41% | ||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 41% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 3,357 (5,741 kr) | 9,357 kr | 39% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 183 (313 kr) | 1,200 kr | 74% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 231 (395 kr) | 262 kr | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 2,075 (3,548 kr) | 5,143 kr | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ﷼ 492 (841 kr) | 1,500 kr | 44% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 38 (65 kr) | 59 kr | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 25 (43 kr) | 225 kr | 81% |
| Clothes | 20% | ||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ﷼ 192 (329 kr) | 1,000 kr | 67% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 273 (466 kr) | 314 kr | 48% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ﷼ 267 (457 kr) | 914 kr | 50% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 239 (408 kr) | 1,029 kr | 60% |
| Transportation | 24% | ||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 24% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 69,667 (119,132 kr) | 197,250 kr | 40% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.54 (0.92 kr) | 14.44 kr | 94% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 293 (500 kr) | 478 kr | 5% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 49 (84 kr) | 194 kr | 57% |
| Personal Care | 57% | ||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 57% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ﷼ 19.29 (33 kr) | 93 kr | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 19.13 (33 kr) | 39 kr | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8.33 (14.25 kr) | 33 kr | 56% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 12.14 (21 kr) | 35 kr | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9.50 (16.25 kr) | 25 kr | 36% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9.17 (15.68 kr) | 19.71 kr | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (40 kr) | 254 kr | 84% |
| Entertainment | 24% | ||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 24% cheaper than in Gothenburg (Sweden) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 121 (207 kr) | 281 kr | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 47 (80 kr) | 231 kr | 65% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 315 (539 kr) | 530 kr | 2% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 275 (470 kr) | 814 kr | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 69 (118 kr) | 105 kr | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15.89 (27 kr) | 37 kr | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ﷼ 12.75 (22 kr) | 46 kr | 53% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 603 (1,031 kr) | 1,347 kr | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.69 (1.19 kr) | 2.56 kr | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ﷼ 475 (812 kr) | 393 kr | 107% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ﷼ 10.05 (17.19 kr) | 53 kr | 68% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,445 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
18,750 kr
in Gothenburg
you would need to make just about 12,409 kr
(﷼ 7,257)
in Jeddah.