- Cost of Living
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- Yanbu` al Bahr
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Cost of living in Yanbu` al Bahr, Saudi Arabia compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | + 104% | |||
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Food in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 104% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 24 (₨418) | ₨120 | + 249% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (₨337) | ₨170 | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (₨239) | ₨94 | + 155% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.91 (₨87) | ₨52 | + 67% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 11 (₨194) | ₨58 | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6.00 (₨106) | ₨35 | + 206% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (₨370) | ₨152 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨128) | ₨109 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.36 (₨95) | ₨42 | + 124% | |
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 | ﷼ 5.53 (₨98) | ₨71 | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.49 (₨44) | ₨26 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 66% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,500 (₨44,304) | ₨18,300 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,806 (₨32,002) | ₨13,182 | + 143% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 90 (₨1,586) | ₨3,417 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,000 (₨35,443) | ₨8,000 | + 343% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,300 (₨23,038) | ₨5,227 | + 341% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 65 (₨1,152) | ₨1,708 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 37 (₨662) | ₨1,044 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,500 (₨26,582) | ₨34,369 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 400 (₨7,089) | ₨11,214 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (₨523) | ₨370 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨345 | - | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 55% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 685 (₨12,139) | ₨1,900 | + 539% | |
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 (₨2,835) | ₨3,011 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,125 | - | |
Transportation | + 130% | |||
Transportation in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 130% 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 | ﷼ 0.79 (₨14) | ₨73 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 253 (₨4,475) | ₨300 | + 1392% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 86 (₨1,527) | ₨216 | + 607% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive 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) | - | ₨940 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (₨332) | ₨152 | + 119% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 13 (₨230) | ₨192 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 4.29 (₨76) | ₨164 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (₨213) | ₨73 | + 192% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (₨443) | ₨360 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 72% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (₨354) | ₨720 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,366 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 30 (₨532) | ₨500 | + 6% | |
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) | ﷼ 0.81 (₨14) | ₨0.94 | + 1419% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 232 (₨4,115) | ₨1,121 | + 267% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 62 (₨1,090) | ₨120 | + 808% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.722
INR
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Yanbu` al Bahr (Saudi Arabia) is 84% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨101,342
(﷼ 5,719)
in Yanbu` al Bahr
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨55,000
in Ahmedabad.
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