- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Canada
- Dammam
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 30 (C$10) | C$14 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (C$7) | C$8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (C$4.43) | C$6 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.11 (C$1.38) | C$2.38 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 11 (C$3.64) | C$4.08 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (C$2.41) | C$2.62 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (C$2.80) | C$3.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.43 (C$1.49) | C$2.90 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.94 (C$1.32) | C$2.89 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 43 (C$15) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.23 (C$1.76) | C$2.31 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.66 (C$0.56) | C$1.76 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,118 (C$1,720) | C$1,186 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,563 (C$861) | C$982 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 266 (C$89) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,742 (C$922) | C$919 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,539 (C$517) | C$695 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 140 (C$47) | C$64 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 200 (C$67) | C$39 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,796 (C$603) | C$392 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 611 (C$205) | C$111 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 18 (C$6) | C$26 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 232 (C$78) | C$61 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 282 (C$95) | C$41 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 358 (C$120) | C$95 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 344 (C$116) | C$87 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 71,927 (C$24,170) | C$22,684 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.66 (C$0.22) | C$1.19 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 244 (C$82) | C$47 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 32 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.75) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (C$47) | C$85 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (C$7) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.70) | C$3.90 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (C$5.22) | C$3.90 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (C$2.35) | C$3.21 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (C$4.37) | C$2.46 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (C$6) | C$19 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 68 (C$23) | C$43 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 76 (C$25) | C$27 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 179 (C$60) | C$84 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 190 (C$64) | C$93 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 17 (C$5.86) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (C$4.77) | C$5.44 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 15 (C$4.91) | C$5.57 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 1,125 (C$378) | C$141 | + 168% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.42 (C$0.14) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (C$110) | C$34 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 11 (C$3.79) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 329 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,998
(﷼ 8,920)
in Dammam.
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