- 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% | |||
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Food in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 2% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 36 (260 Birr) | 161 Birr | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (139 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (78 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.88 (28 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (52 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (46 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 18 (131 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (51 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.08 (30 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 102% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 18 Birr | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 184 Birr | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.14 (37 Birr) | 41 Birr | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.33 (17 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 8% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 43% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,571 (18,652 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,129 (15,439 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 183 (1,330 Birr) | 2,519 Birr | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,590 (11,534 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,300 (9,429 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 167 (1,209 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 58% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 145 (1,052 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 59% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,900 (13,782 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (3,264 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (200 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 110% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 25 (181 Birr) | 179 Birr | + 2% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 30% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 75 (541 Birr) | 701 Birr | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 110 (796 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 253 (1,838 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 176 (1,274 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | - 37% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 53% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 99,746 (723,504 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.76 (5.51 Birr) | 20 Birr | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 251 (1,818 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 182% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 67 (483 Birr) | 287 Birr | + 68% | |
Personal Care | + 81% | |||
Personal Care in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 81% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 46 (337 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 299% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 33 (238 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 197% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 63 (455 Birr) | 522 Birr | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 46 (331 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 267% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (174 Birr) | 100 Birr | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 21 (154 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 12 (90 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.03 (29 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (161 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 47% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 159 (1,152 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 169 Birr | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,980 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 349 (2,530 Birr) | 978 Birr | + 159% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 120 Birr | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (96 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 201% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 30 Birr | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,174 (8,519 Birr) | 12,116 Birr | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 36 Birr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 190 (1,379 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 7% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 12 (85 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 12% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jubail (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 104,904 Birr
(﷼ 14,463)
in Jubail
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
102,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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