- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Ivory Coast
- Dammam
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 15% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 30 (4,587 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (3,261 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (2,028 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.11 (632 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 11 (1,667 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (1,103 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (2,846 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (1,283 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.43 (681 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.94 (606 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 43 (6,661 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.23 (804 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.66 (256 Franc) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,118 (786,796 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,563 (393,926 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 266 (40,851 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,742 (421,579 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,539 (236,528 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 140 (21,474 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 200 (30,781 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,796 (276,031 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 611 (93,995 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (4,559 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 18 (2,751 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 232 (35,665 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 282 (43,387 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 358 (55,081 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 344 (52,887 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 47% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 71,927 (11,056,854 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.66 (101 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 244 (37,454 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 32 (4,961 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 (2,173 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (7,361 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (21,623 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (3,319 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (2,151 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (2,390 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (1,074 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (1,997 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (2,745 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 68 (10,517 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 76 (11,630 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 179 (27,559 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 190 (29,250 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 17 (2,682 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (2,184 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 15 (2,247 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 1,125 (172,869 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.42 (64 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (50,325 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 11 (1,735 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 284 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
2,500,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 1,839,337 Franc
(﷼ 11,965)
in Dammam.
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