- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- Buraidah
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (£6) | £15 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (£4.69) | £5.50 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (£2.07) | £3.36 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.19 (£1.08) | £0.80 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 6 (£1.34) | £2.15 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.09 (£1.06) | £1.42 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 32 (£7) | £4.91 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6 (£1.34) | £1.69 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.61 (£0.75) | £0.81 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.68 (£0.76) | £1.64 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £7 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.67 (£0.97) | £1.80 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.25 (£0.47) | £0.71 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,049 (£424) | £1,307 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,754 (£363) | £1,091 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (£46) | £186 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,600 (£331) | £686 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 950 (£197) | £568 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 123 (£26) | £154 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 143 (£30) | £22 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,250 (£259) | £351 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 500 (£104) | £80 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (£5.94) | £8 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (£2.93) | £12 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 3% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 270 (£56) | £67 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 190 (£39) | £32 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 217 (£45) | £60 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (£52) | £64 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than 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 | ﷼ 1.24 (£0.26) | £1.14 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (£5.18) | £3.17 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 30 (£6) | £5.88 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (£31) | £73 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.55 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (£2.94) | £1.49 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (£3.52) | £3.31 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (£1.04) | £1.53 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 8 (£1.66) | £1.81 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (£2.57) | £15 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than 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 | ﷼ 150 (£31) | £56 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (£5.18) | £2.76 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.68 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 899 (£186) | £122 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (£41) | £37 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 9 (£1.86) | £9 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 424 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 35% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,900
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,539
(﷼ 12,260)
in Buraidah.
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