Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (C$5.06) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (C$7) | C$10 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (C$3.86) | C$5.78 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (C$2.36) | C$1.98 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (C$2.36) | C$3.04 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (C$4.22) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (C$2.70) | C$4.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (C$2.70) | C$3.76 | - 28% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 5.00 (C$1.69) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (C$0.34) | C$1.93 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 1,512 (C$511) | C$2,136 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,400 (C$473) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (C$51) | C$133 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,000 (C$338) | C$1,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 600 (C$203) | C$806 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 100 (C$34) | C$66 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (C$51) | C$54 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,200 (C$405) | C$311 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (C$152) | C$97 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (C$4.05) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 70 (C$24) | C$60 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (C$84) | C$39 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (C$29) | C$98 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (C$25) | C$117 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (C$28,699) | C$22,935 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (C$0.30) | C$1.39 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (C$8) | C$67 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (C$17) | C$77 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.73) | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (C$0.68) | C$3.11 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (C$4.05) | C$2.46 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$52 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 60 (C$20) | C$96 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (C$2.36) | C$5.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 750 (C$253) | C$647 | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250 (C$84) | C$35 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (C$5.06) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 49% 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$3,323 (﷼ 9,843) in Sakaka.
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