- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- Al Qurayyat
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | £15 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | £5.50 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | £3.36 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | £0.80 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | £2.15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.42 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £4.91 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | £1.69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | £0.81 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 4.00 (£0.79) | £1.64 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £7 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 2.00 (£0.39) | £1.79 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £0.70 | - | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,200 (£236) | £1,307 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,000 (£197) | £1,091 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £186 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £686 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £154 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | £22 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £351 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £80 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) is in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | £67 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | £32 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £60 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £64 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) is in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £17,989 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | £1.15 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) is in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £5.88 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £74 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.55 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £3.31 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.53 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.81 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £15 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) is in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £35 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £67 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £56 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.76 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.56 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £37 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,839
(﷼ 14,448)
in Al Qurayyat.
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