- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Ivory Coast
- Dammam
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (5,133 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (2,968 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (2,028 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.41 (638 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (1,258 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (983 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (2,682 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (1,185 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.73 (685 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.94 (571 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 43 (6,279 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.45 (789 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.93 (280 Franc) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,458 (790,949 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,423 (351,144 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 260 (37,718 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,525 (365,932 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,409 (204,155 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 133 (19,247 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 161 (23,389 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,882 (272,712 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 609 (88,202 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (4,298 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 19 (2,697 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 232 (33,619 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 282 (40,899 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 335 (48,578 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 382 (55,407 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 48% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,891 (10,707,190 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.66 (95 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 208 (30,205 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 32 (4,677 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (2,049 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (6,939 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (20,383 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (3,128 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (2,028 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (2,253 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (1,013 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (1,883 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (2,588 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 62 (9,041 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (11,381 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 179 (25,978 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 178 (25,849 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 17 (2,528 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (2,085 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 15 (2,118 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.39 (57 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 348 (50,466 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20 (2,834 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 328 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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XOF
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,170,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 1,607,721 Franc
(﷼ 11,095)
in Dammam.
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