- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Canada
- Dammam
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (C$12) | C$14 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (C$4.61) | C$5.67 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.41 (C$1.45) | C$2.40 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (C$2.86) | C$4.13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (C$2.23) | C$2.54 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (C$6) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (C$2.69) | C$3.55 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.73 (C$1.56) | C$3.02 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.94 (C$1.30) | C$2.26 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 43 (C$14) | C$15 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.45 (C$1.79) | C$2.18 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.93 (C$0.63) | C$1.87 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,458 (C$1,796) | C$1,186 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,423 (C$797) | C$982 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 260 (C$86) | C$104 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,525 (C$831) | C$919 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,409 (C$464) | C$695 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 133 (C$44) | C$64 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 161 (C$53) | C$39 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,882 (C$619) | C$393 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 609 (C$200) | C$111 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 19 (C$6) | C$25 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 232 (C$76) | C$61 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 282 (C$93) | C$41 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 335 (C$110) | C$95 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 382 (C$126) | C$87 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,891 (C$24,311) | C$23,851 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.66 (C$0.22) | C$1.19 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 208 (C$69) | C$47 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 32 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.65) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (C$46) | C$85 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.60) | C$2.88 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (C$5.11) | C$3.82 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (C$2.30) | C$3.16 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (C$4.27) | C$2.53 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (C$5.88) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 62 (C$21) | C$45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (C$26) | C$26 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 179 (C$59) | C$84 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 178 (C$59) | C$89 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 17 (C$5.74) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (C$4.73) | C$5.72 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 15 (C$4.81) | C$5.43 | - 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.39 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 348 (C$115) | C$34 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 422 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 12% 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$3,154
(﷼ 9,587)
in Dammam.
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