Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (C$5.29) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (C$4.03) | C$5.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (C$2.47) | C$1.85 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.50 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (C$2.47) | C$3.04 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (C$4.41) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (C$2.82) | C$4.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (C$2.82) | C$3.76 | - 25% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 5.00 (C$1.76) | C$2.48 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (C$0.35) | C$1.93 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 1,512 (C$533) | C$2,136 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,400 (C$494) | C$1,241 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (C$53) | C$133 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,000 (C$353) | C$1,120 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 600 (C$212) | C$806 | - 74% | |
| 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$50 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,200 (C$423) | C$322 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (C$159) | C$96 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (C$4.23) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| 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$61 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (C$88) | C$38 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (C$30) | C$96 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (C$26) | C$112 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (C$29,990) | C$22,935 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (C$0.32) | C$1.39 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (C$9) | C$67 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (C$16) | C$22 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (C$18) | C$77 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (C$7) | C$3.78 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.94) | C$4.28 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (C$0.71) | C$3.11 | - 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (C$4.23) | C$2.46 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$20 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$50 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$27 | - 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$21) | C$94 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (C$2.47) | C$5.25 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 750 (C$265) | C$647 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250 (C$88) | C$36 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (C$5.29) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 47% 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$3,443 (﷼ 9,758) in Sakaka.
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