Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (C$4.31) | C$5.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.66 (C$1.58) | C$1.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (C$3.05) | C$4.18 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.28 (C$1.79) | C$3.04 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (C$4.89) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (C$2.40) | C$4.24 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.89 (C$1.32) | 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$19 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 7 (C$2.47) | C$2.48 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.27 (C$1.11) | C$1.93 | - 43% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 2,578 (C$876) | C$2,136 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,112 (C$718) | C$1,241 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 448 (C$152) | C$133 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,149 (C$730) | C$1,120 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,383 (C$470) | C$806 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 262 (C$89) | C$66 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (C$51) | C$54 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,090 (C$370) | C$311 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 418 (C$142) | C$97 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (C$11) | C$25 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 177 (C$60) | C$60 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 189 (C$64) | C$39 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 341 (C$116) | C$98 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 300 (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,426 (C$24,940) | C$22,935 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.51 (C$0.51) | C$1.39 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 163 (C$55) | C$67 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 64 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (C$3.49) | C$8 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 117 (C$40) | C$77 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 23 (C$8) | C$6 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (C$4.94) | C$3.85 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (C$5.05) | C$4.28 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (C$2.51) | C$3.11 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 14 (C$4.77) | C$2.46 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 86 (C$29) | C$52 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 130 (C$44) | C$26 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 196 (C$67) | C$117 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (C$48) | C$96 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (C$4.81) | C$5.42 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,892 (C$643) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.43 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 356 (C$121) | C$35 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (C$8) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 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 80 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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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$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,088 (﷼ 14,981) in Dammam.
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