Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 25 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 22 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (C$4.56) | C$5.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.41 (C$1.56) | C$1.85 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (C$3.43) | C$4.50 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.14 (C$1.82) | C$3.04 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (C$4.97) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (C$2.44) | C$4.24 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.69 (C$1.30) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.41 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$18 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 7 (C$2.51) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.33 (C$1.18) | C$1.93 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 2,606 (C$921) | C$2,136 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,107 (C$744) | C$1,241 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 381 (C$135) | C$133 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,996 (C$705) | C$1,120 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,324 (C$468) | C$806 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 216 (C$76) | C$66 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 144 (C$51) | C$50 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,162 (C$410) | C$322 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 473 (C$167) | C$96 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (C$12) | C$25 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 197 (C$70) | C$61 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 193 (C$68) | C$38 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 351 (C$124) | C$96 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 305 (C$108) | C$112 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,720 (C$26,754) | C$22,935 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.47 (C$0.52) | C$1.39 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 127 (C$45) | C$67 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 60 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (C$3.86) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 44 (C$15) | C$22 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 159 (C$56) | C$77 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 23 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (C$5.14) | C$3.78 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (C$5.51) | C$4.28 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (C$2.48) | C$3.11 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (C$4.47) | C$2.46 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 89 (C$31) | C$50 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 141 (C$50) | C$27 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (C$70) | C$117 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 225 (C$80) | C$94 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (C$6) | C$5.25 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,950 (C$689) | C$647 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.48 (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 338 (C$120) | C$36 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 410 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,500 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,839 (﷼ 13,697) in Dammam.
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