- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- India
- Yanbu` al Bahr
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yanbu` al Bahr, Saudi Arabia compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 70% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 21 (₨356) | ₨120 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (₨309) | ₨170 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (₨228) | ₨94 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.18 (₨72) | ₨50 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (₨233) | ₨58 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6.00 (₨103) | ₨35 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 30 (₨517) | ₨152 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨119) | ₨109 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 2.95 (₨51) | ₨42 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.32 (₨57) | ₨123 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨425 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.71 (₨81) | ₨84 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.59 (₨27) | ₨26 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 68% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,422 (₨41,592) | ₨18,300 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,010 (₨34,514) | ₨13,182 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 90 (₨1,537) | ₨3,417 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,000 (₨34,341) | ₨8,000 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,300 (₨22,322) | ₨5,227 | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 65 (₨1,116) | ₨1,708 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 37 (₨642) | ₨1,044 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,500 (₨25,756) | ₨37,812 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 400 (₨6,868) | ₨10,996 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (₨601) | ₨420 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨222 | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 54% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 685 (₨11,762) | ₨1,900 | + 519% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,720 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 160 (₨2,747) | ₨3,011 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,125 | - | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 171% more expensive 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 | ﷼ 0.45 (₨8) | ₨73 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 332 (₨5,699) | ₨300 | + 1800% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 50 (₨856) | ₨151 | + 468% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 2% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨86 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨347 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨466 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨151 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨176 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨184 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (₨343) | ₨149 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 108% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (₨343) | ₨681 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨735 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 30 (₨515) | ₨500 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨529 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨61 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨23,599 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.81 (₨14) | ₨0.94 | + 1372% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 233 (₨3,993) | ₨1,121 | + 256% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 99 (₨1,700) | ₨120 | + 1317% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 669 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 94% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨116,118
(﷼ 6,763)
in Yanbu` al Bahr
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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