- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Ethiopia
- Jubail
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jubail, Saudi Arabia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 2% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 34 (214 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (148 Birr) | 135 Birr | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (97 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.71 (23 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (47 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.83 (36 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 28 (175 Birr) | 108 Birr | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (48 Birr) | 98 Birr | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.13 (32 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.51 (16 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 20 (124 Birr) | 242 Birr | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.72 (29 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.40 (21 Birr) | 11 Birr | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 73% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,143 (50,525 Birr) | 26,260 Birr | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,812 (36,063 Birr) | 15,188 Birr | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 232 (1,438 Birr) | 676 Birr | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 6,278 (38,954 Birr) | 14,490 Birr | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,400 (27,300 Birr) | 6,964 Birr | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 171 (1,060 Birr) | 1,135 Birr | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 178 (1,102 Birr) | 1,807 Birr | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 2,212 (13,721 Birr) | 17,734 Birr | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 729 (4,521 Birr) | 5,200 Birr | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (171 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 25 (155 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 40% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 75 (463 Birr) | 810 Birr | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 110 (681 Birr) | 1,186 Birr | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 253 (1,572 Birr) | 2,027 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 176 (1,089 Birr) | 1,948 Birr | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 31% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 99,746 (618,875 Birr) | 945,705 Birr | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.76 (4.71 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 251 (1,555 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 67 (413 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 275% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 105% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46 (288 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 33 (203 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 63 (390 Birr) | 322 Birr | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 46 (284 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 245% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (149 Birr) | 73 Birr | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 21 (131 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 12 (77 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.03 (25 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (138 Birr) | 69 Birr | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 49% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 159 (985 Birr) | 285 Birr | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 128 Birr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 173 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 349 (2,164 Birr) | 917 Birr | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 15 (93 Birr) | 102 Birr | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (82 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 271% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.50 (16 Birr) | 22 Birr | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 845 (5,242 Birr) | 4,275 Birr | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.84 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 190 (1,180 Birr) | 1,239 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 12 (73 Birr) | 59 Birr | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 436 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 40% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 115,015 Birr
(﷼ 18,537)
in Jubail
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
82,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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