Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (C$5.00) | C$20 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (C$3.81) | C$5.78 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (C$2.33) | C$1.98 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | - | C$4.18 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (C$2.33) | C$3.04 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (C$4.17) | C$10 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (C$2.67) | C$4.24 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (C$2.67) | C$3.76 | - 29% | |
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$1.67) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (C$0.33) | C$1.93 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 1,512 (C$504) | C$2,136 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,400 (C$467) | C$1,241 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (C$50) | C$133 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,000 (C$333) | C$1,120 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 600 (C$200) | C$806 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 100 (C$33) | C$66 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (C$50) | C$54 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,200 (C$400) | C$311 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (C$150) | C$97 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (C$4.00) | C$10 | - 60% | |
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$60 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (C$83) | C$39 | + 113% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (C$28) | C$98 | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (C$25) | C$117 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (C$28,341) | C$22,942 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (C$0.30) | C$1.39 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (C$8) | C$67 | - 88% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
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 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (C$4.67) | C$4.28 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (C$0.67) | C$3.11 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (C$4.00) | C$2.46 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
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$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$2.33) | C$5.42 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 750 (C$250) | 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$83) | C$35 | + 136% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (C$5.00) | C$11 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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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$3,277 (﷼ 9,827) in Sakaka.
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