Cost of living in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) is 34% cheaper than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tabuk | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 17 (6,028 Dinar) | 16,377 Dinar | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (7,342 Dinar) | 7,976 Dinar | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (3,842 Dinar) | 7,527 Dinar | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.13 (1,443 Dinar) | 1,756 Dinar | - 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 6 (2,158 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 3.99 (1,393 Dinar) | 1,089 Dinar | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (3,457 Dinar) | 4,826 Dinar | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 5.96 (2,081 Dinar) | 1,535 Dinar | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.23 (1,127 Dinar) | 1,128 Dinar | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4,126 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 37,005 Dinar | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 5.80 (2,026 Dinar) | 1,819 Dinar | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (349 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | - 74% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tabuk | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 2,398 (837,694 Dinar) | 436,232 Dinar | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,358 (474,450 Dinar) | 342,512 Dinar | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 100 (34,930 Dinar) | 136,232 Dinar | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,098 (1,431,298 Dinar) | 485,024 Dinar | + 195% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,997 (697,636 Dinar) | 327,536 Dinar | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 70 (24,451 Dinar) | 131,884 Dinar | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 127 (44,424 Dinar) | 81,014 Dinar | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 904 (315,702 Dinar) | 591,884 Dinar | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 289 (100,889 Dinar) | 292,512 Dinar | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (9,454 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (10,479 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 110% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) is 35% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tabuk | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 107 (37,395 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 301 (105,043 Dinar) | 51,618 Dinar | + 103% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 337 (117,659 Dinar) | 248,792 Dinar | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 285 (99,701 Dinar) | 118,116 Dinar | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 97,103 (33,918,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.04 (362 Dinar) | 321 Dinar | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 600 (209,580 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) is 43% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (4,032 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 71 (24,952 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 53 (18,634 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (4,781 Dinar) | 625 Dinar | + 665% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 13 (4,691 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 135% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (2,440 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 144% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 6 (2,120 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 324% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (5,245 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | - 48% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Tabuk (Saudi Arabia) is 21% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
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Tabuk | Al `Amarah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 45 (15,591 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 25,000 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 125 (43,655 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (2,542 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 154% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 5,000 Dinar | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,474 (514,735 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.40 (141 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 297 (103,765 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 938% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20 (7,097 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 468% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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