- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Ethiopia
- Jubail
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jubail, Saudi Arabia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 34 (211 Birr) | 158 Birr | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (146 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (96 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.93 (24 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (46 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 4.83 (30 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 28 (173 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (47 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.13 (31 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.51 (15 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 20 (123 Birr) | 207 Birr | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.72 (29 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.40 (21 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 81% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,143 (49,952 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,812 (35,655 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 232 (1,422 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 6,278 (38,512 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,390 (26,932 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 171 (1,048 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 178 (1,089 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 2,212 (13,566 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 729 (4,470 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (169 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 25 (153 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 39% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 75 (457 Birr) | 810 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 110 (673 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 253 (1,554 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 176 (1,077 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 99,746 (611,862 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.76 (4.66 Birr) | 19 Birr | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 251 (1,538 Birr) | 515 Birr | + 199% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 67 (408 Birr) | 114 Birr | + 259% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 88% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46 (285 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 33 (201 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 266% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 63 (385 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 46 (280 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 241% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (147 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 21 (130 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 12 (76 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.03 (25 Birr) | 38 Birr | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (137 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 44% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 159 (974 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 126 Birr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 165 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 349 (2,140 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 15 (92 Birr) | 94 Birr | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (81 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 266% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 2.50 (15 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 845 (5,183 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.85 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 190 (1,166 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 12 (72 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 92,826 Birr
(﷼ 15,133)
in Jubail
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
66,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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