- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Ivory Coast
- Dammam
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 20% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 37 (5,616 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (3,117 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (2,221 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.36 (653 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (1,051 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (1,029 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (2,127 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (1,125 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.86 (579 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 (898 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.72 (408 Franc) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,441 (665,814 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,541 (381,039 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 381 (57,094 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,348 (501,928 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,526 (228,778 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 133 (19,929 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 179 (26,835 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,525 (228,708 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 611 (91,624 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (4,644 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (4,150 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 224 (33,639 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 220 (32,978 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 316 (47,336 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 387 (58,019 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 | ﷼ 75,451 (11,313,113 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.15 (173 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 321 (48,177 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 33 (4,885 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) | ﷼ 13 (1,975 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (7,180 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 152 (22,767 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (3,237 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (2,230 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (2,301 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (995 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (1,745 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (2,912 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 71 (10,646 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 82 (12,320 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 221 (33,150 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 190 (28,448 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (2,176 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,142 (321,134 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (99 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 370 (55,460 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 22 (3,252 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 362 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
149.940
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
2,190,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 1,670,365 Franc
(﷼ 11,140)
in Dammam.
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