- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Canada
- Sakaka
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (C$5.32) | C$15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (C$4.05) | C$5.69 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (C$2.48) | C$2.05 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.81 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (C$2.48) | C$2.90 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (C$4.43) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (C$2.83) | C$4.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (C$2.83) | C$3.34 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.36 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (C$1.77) | C$2.41 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (C$0.35) | C$2.01 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,512 (C$536) | C$1,651 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,400 (C$496) | C$1,142 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (C$53) | C$102 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,000 (C$354) | C$1,038 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 600 (C$213) | C$779 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 100 (C$35) | C$66 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (C$53) | C$39 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,200 (C$425) | C$351 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (C$159) | C$86 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (C$4.25) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 70 (C$25) | C$59 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (C$89) | C$40 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (C$30) | C$93 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (C$27) | C$92 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (C$30,120) | C$22,749 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (C$0.32) | C$1.27 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (C$9) | C$67 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (C$9) | C$8 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (C$18) | C$82 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 25 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.96) | C$2.83 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (C$0.71) | C$3.09 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (C$4.25) | C$2.46 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$46 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 60 (C$21) | C$85 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (C$2.48) | C$5.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 750 (C$266) | C$549 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250 (C$89) | C$35 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (C$5.32) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 241 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,782
(﷼ 7,852)
in Sakaka.
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