- Cost of Living
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- Medina
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Cost of living in Medina, Saudi Arabia compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 10 (¥300) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (¥565) | ¥1,200 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 9 (¥275) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.16 (¥125) | ¥168 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (¥310) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (¥173) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 8 (¥249) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (¥233) | ¥600 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 11 (¥332) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.00 (¥120) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.19 (¥66) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 15% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,500 (¥164,971) | ¥82,500 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,250 (¥67,488) | ¥85,000 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (¥6,624) | ¥15,000 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,033 (¥60,989) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (¥32,994) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 118 (¥3,549) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 123 (¥3,699) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,467 (¥43,992) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 433 (¥12,998) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (¥930) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 15 (¥441) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 0% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 233 (¥6,999) | ¥7,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 283 (¥8,498) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 236 (¥7,084) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 180 (¥5,395) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 21% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,500 (¥1,214,784) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.59 (¥18) | ¥158 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 725 (¥21,746) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 31 (¥929) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (¥510) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 19 (¥555) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (¥4,499) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 11 (¥337) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (¥447) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (¥150) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (¥258) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (¥450) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 50 (¥1,500) | ¥5,000 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (¥2,999) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 120 (¥3,599) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (¥230) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥550 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (¥15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 269 (¥8,082) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (¥300) | ¥463 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
29.995
JPY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥230,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥210,341
(﷼ 7,013)
in Medina.
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