- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Canada
- Sakaka
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (C$4.93) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (C$3.76) | C$5.67 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (C$2.30) | C$2.40 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (C$2.30) | C$2.54 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (C$4.11) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (C$2.63) | C$3.55 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (C$2.63) | C$3.02 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.75 (C$1.23) | C$2.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 3.50 (C$1.15) | C$15 | - 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (C$1.64) | C$2.18 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (C$0.33) | C$1.87 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,512 (C$497) | C$1,186 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,400 (C$460) | C$982 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (C$49) | C$104 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,000 (C$329) | C$919 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 600 (C$197) | C$695 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 100 (C$33) | C$64 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (C$49) | C$39 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,200 (C$395) | C$393 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (C$148) | C$111 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (C$3.95) | C$10 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 70 (C$23) | C$61 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (C$82) | C$41 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (C$28) | C$95 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (C$25) | C$87 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (C$27,956) | C$23,851 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (C$0.29) | C$1.19 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (C$8) | C$47 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (C$8) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (C$16) | C$85 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 25 (C$8) | C$6 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.60) | C$3.82 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (C$0.66) | C$3.16 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (C$3.95) | C$2.53 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$45 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$26 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 60 (C$20) | C$89 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 10 (C$3.29) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (C$2.30) | C$5.72 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.75 (C$1.23) | C$5.43 | - 77% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ﷼ 750 (C$247) | C$850 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250 (C$82) | C$34 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (C$4.93) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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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$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,074
(﷼ 6,307)
in Sakaka.
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