- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Ivory Coast
- Dammam
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 14% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 28 (4,345 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 22 (3,463 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (1,966 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.50 (706 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (2,227 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (1,041 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 17 (2,718 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (1,295 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.21 (660 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.94 (618 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 44 (6,837 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.23 (820 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.15 (337 Franc) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,177 (812,044 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,827 (443,513 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 235 (36,894 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,828 (443,555 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,478 (231,807 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 141 (22,112 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 169 (26,434 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,695 (265,909 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 549 (86,162 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (4,575 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 17 (2,714 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 247 (38,676 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 289 (45,324 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 322 (50,538 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 323 (50,633 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 | ﷼ 73,403 (11,514,849 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.59 (92 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 238 (37,339 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 32 (5,063 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 (2,223 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 46 (7,156 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 172 (27,035 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 23 (3,645 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (2,170 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (2,508 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (1,137 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (2,063 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (3,021 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 85 (13,385 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 76 (11,857 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 179 (28,123 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 206 (32,376 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 44 (6,965 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (2,289 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 15 (2,293 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 1,125 (176,410 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.42 (66 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 288 (45,230 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 11 (1,651 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 187 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 27% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,953,125 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 1,422,132 Franc
(﷼ 9,066)
in Dammam.
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