- Cost of Living
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- Khamis Mushait
- Ahmedabad
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Cost of living in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Khamis Mushait (Saudi Arabia) is 41% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨120 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (₨529) | ₨170 | + 211% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 6.00 (₨106) | ₨94 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.00 (₨53) | ₨52 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 4.00 (₨71) | ₨58 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (₨88) | ₨35 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (₨176) | ₨152 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 10 (₨176) | ₨109 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 6.00 (₨106) | ₨42 | + 150% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨123 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨425 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 6.00 (₨106) | ₨71 | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (₨35) | ₨26 | + 37% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Khamis Mushait (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,500 (₨26,451) | ₨18,300 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 650 (₨11,462) | ₨13,182 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 80 (₨1,411) | ₨3,417 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,600 (₨45,848) | ₨8,000 | + 473% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 400 (₨7,054) | ₨5,227 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 80 (₨1,411) | ₨1,708 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 50 (₨882) | ₨1,044 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 2,700 (₨47,612) | ₨34,369 | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (₨6,172) | ₨11,214 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (₨176) | ₨370 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨345 | - | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Khamis Mushait (Saudi Arabia) is 12% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨1,900 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 75 (₨1,323) | ₨1,720 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 120 (₨2,116) | ₨3,011 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,125 | - | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Khamis Mushait (Saudi Arabia) is 14% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.00 (₨18) | ₨73 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨300 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨217 | - | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Khamis Mushait (Saudi Arabia) is 52% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨94 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨347 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (₨2,645) | ₨13,592 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨152 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨192 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨164 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨360 | - | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Khamis Mushait (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨720 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,494 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨529 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨61 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,632 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 225 (₨3,968) | ₨1,121 | + 254% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (₨176) | ₨120 | + 47% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.634
INR
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Khamis Mushait (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨58,301
(﷼ 3,306)
in Khamis Mushait
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨58,000
in Ahmedabad.
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