- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Canada
- Dammam
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (C$13) | C$15 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (C$4.93) | C$5.69 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.27 (C$1.45) | C$2.17 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (C$2.37) | C$4.84 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (C$2.20) | C$2.90 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 17 (C$5.63) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (C$2.64) | C$4.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.00 (C$1.35) | C$3.31 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.07 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.99 (C$2.03) | C$2.51 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.88 (C$0.98) | C$2.07 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,858 (C$1,644) | C$1,576 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,497 (C$845) | C$1,122 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 320 (C$108) | C$109 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,073 (C$1,040) | C$1,019 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,431 (C$484) | C$774 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 133 (C$45) | C$66 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 170 (C$58) | C$40 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,823 (C$617) | C$377 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 636 (C$215) | C$98 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (C$11) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 19 (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 224 (C$76) | C$59 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 194 (C$66) | C$40 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 335 (C$113) | C$93 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 385 (C$130) | C$92 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,891 (C$25,003) | C$22,749 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.13 (C$0.38) | C$1.26 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 301 (C$102) | C$65 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 33 (C$11) | C$31 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.78) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (C$48) | C$96 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (C$4.94) | C$3.72 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (C$5.46) | C$2.83 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (C$2.24) | C$3.09 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (C$3.94) | C$2.46 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (C$7) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 68 (C$23) | C$46 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (C$27) | C$26 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 194 (C$66) | C$101 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 177 (C$60) | C$87 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (C$4.84) | C$5.53 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,243 (C$759) | C$549 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.39 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 394 (C$133) | C$35 | + 280% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 21 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 635 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,007
(﷼ 11,842)
in Dammam.
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