- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Ivory Coast
- Dammam
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (5,625 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (2,974 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (2,074 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.27 (607 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (997 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (923 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 17 (2,367 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (1,108 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.00 (569 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.99 (852 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.88 (410 Franc) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,858 (690,864 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,497 (355,128 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 320 (45,553 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,073 (436,988 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,431 (203,563 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 133 (18,904 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 170 (24,224 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,823 (259,262 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 636 (90,480 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (4,696 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 19 (2,647 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 224 (31,909 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 194 (27,557 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 335 (47,679 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 385 (54,796 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 45% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,891 (10,509,157 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.13 (160 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 301 (42,744 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 33 (4,636 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 (2,011 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (6,811 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (20,006 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (3,071 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (2,077 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (2,295 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (943 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (1,655 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (2,762 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 68 (9,601 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (11,170 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 194 (27,550 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 177 (25,134 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (2,033 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,243 (319,058 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.39 (56 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 394 (56,105 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 21 (3,037 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 419 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
142.225
XOF
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 24% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,980,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 1,506,848 Franc
(﷼ 10,595)
in Dammam.
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