- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- Buraidah
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (£5.97) | £15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (£4.33) | £5.50 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (£1.91) | £3.42 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.19 (£0.99) | £0.81 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 6 (£1.24) | £2.15 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.09 (£0.97) | £1.37 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 32 (£6) | £4.65 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6 (£1.24) | £1.77 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.61 (£0.69) | £0.79 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.64 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £7 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.67 (£0.89) | £1.76 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.25 (£0.43) | £0.76 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,940 (£370) | £1,307 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,754 (£335) | £1,091 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (£42) | £181 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,367 (£261) | £686 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 950 (£181) | £568 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 123 (£24) | £117 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 143 (£27) | £22 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,250 (£239) | £356 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 500 (£95) | £79 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (£5.47) | £8 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (£2.70) | £12 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 270 (£52) | £67 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 190 (£36) | £32 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 217 (£41) | £60 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (£48) | £64 | - 25% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 1.17 (£0.22) | £1.14 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (£4.77) | £3.17 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 30 (£5.73) | £5.88 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (£29) | £61 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.60 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (£2.71) | £1.39 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (£3.25) | £3.06 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (£0.95) | £1.57 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 8 (£1.53) | £1.96 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (£2.37) | £15 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 13% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £18 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £68 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 150 (£29) | £56 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (£4.77) | £2.76 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.24 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,499 (£477) | £401 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (£38) | £37 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 9 (£1.72) | £9 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 314 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.19094
GBP
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,501
(﷼ 13,099)
in Buraidah.
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