- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Australia
- Arar
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arar, Saudi Arabia compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 61% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 17 (AU$5.52) | AU$17 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (AU$3.93) | AU$5.18 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.33 (AU$1.11) | AU$1.29 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 4.33 (AU$1.45) | AU$4.38 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 4.50 (AU$1.51) | AU$5.29 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 12 (AU$4.01) | AU$4.77 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (AU$2.34) | AU$4.26 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.57 (AU$0.53) | AU$5.56 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.50 (AU$0.84) | AU$5.58 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.50 (AU$1.51) | AU$3.52 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.33 (AU$0.78) | AU$3.01 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 63% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,800 (AU$602) | AU$2,563 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (AU$368) | AU$1,656 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 550 (AU$184) | AU$264 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,500 (AU$502) | AU$1,421 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,000 (AU$334) | AU$1,042 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 700 (AU$234) | AU$132 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 125 (AU$42) | AU$67 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 900 (AU$301) | AU$945 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 267 (AU$89) | AU$186 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 5.00 (AU$1.67) | AU$25 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 58% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 100 (AU$33) | AU$104 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 93 (AU$31) | AU$77 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 167 (AU$56) | AU$150 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 275 (AU$92) | AU$132 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 29% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,000 (AU$13,378) | AU$25,495 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.12 (AU$0.71) | AU$1.54 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$128 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 47 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 27% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (AU$3.57) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (AU$17) | AU$51 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 15 (AU$5.02) | AU$7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (AU$4.52) | AU$5.00 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (AU$4.79) | AU$6 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (AU$3.57) | AU$2.45 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (AU$2.34) | AU$3.20 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (AU$5.02) | AU$25 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 63% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 24 (AU$8) | AU$53 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$150 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 80 (AU$27) | AU$70 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (AU$3.01) | AU$15 | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (AU$2.68) | AU$3.74 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 8 (AU$2.68) | AU$6 | - 57% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ﷼ 500 (AU$167) | AU$718 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (AU$0.22) | AU$1.02 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 217 (AU$72) | AU$69 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (AU$5.13) | AU$20 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 697 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 56% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$7,100
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$3,122
(﷼ 9,333)
in Arar.
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