- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Australia
- Arar
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arar, Saudi Arabia compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 52% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 16 (AU$5.66) | AU$17 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (AU$4.45) | AU$5.18 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.50 (AU$1.21) | AU$1.56 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 6.00 (AU$2.08) | AU$4.38 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 4.33 (AU$1.50) | AU$5.29 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 12 (AU$4.16) | AU$4.77 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (AU$2.43) | AU$4.26 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.67 (AU$0.58) | AU$5.56 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | AU$5.58 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.67 (AU$1.96) | AU$3.71 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.50 (AU$1.21) | AU$3.01 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 60% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,828 (AU$980) | AU$2,563 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,133 (AU$393) | AU$1,656 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 423 (AU$147) | AU$264 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,150 (AU$399) | AU$1,421 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 800 (AU$277) | AU$1,042 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 410 (AU$142) | AU$132 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 107 (AU$37) | AU$67 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 875 (AU$303) | AU$1,162 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 313 (AU$108) | AU$238 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (AU$10) | AU$16 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (AU$10) | AU$27 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 49% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (AU$38) | AU$104 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 120 (AU$42) | AU$77 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 200 (AU$69) | AU$150 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 243 (AU$84) | AU$132 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 9% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,000 (AU$13,865) | AU$25,495 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.97 (AU$0.68) | AU$1.54 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$128 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 149 (AU$52) | AU$21 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 32% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (AU$3.64) | AU$9 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (AU$19) | AU$16 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (AU$17) | AU$49 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 15 (AU$5.20) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (AU$4.68) | AU$5.30 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (AU$4.77) | AU$6 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (AU$3.47) | AU$2.94 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (AU$2.25) | AU$4.25 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (AU$5.78) | AU$27 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 55% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 33 (AU$11) | AU$50 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$36 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 87 (AU$30) | AU$70 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$18 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (AU$2.77) | AU$3.74 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$6 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 500 (AU$173) | AU$552 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.58 (AU$0.20) | AU$1.02 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (AU$69) | AU$69 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 18 (AU$6) | AU$20 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 968 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.34661
AUD
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 48% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,100
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$4,236
(﷼ 12,222)
in Arar.
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