Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (﷼ 45) | ﷼ 48 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 30 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.36 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 8 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (﷼ 3.78) | ﷼ 4.00 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.08 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 7 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 10 | + 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 20 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 7 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.24 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 218% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.80 (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (﷼ 45) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 841% | |
Housing | + 140% | |||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 140% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,888 (﷼ 10,828) | ﷼ 4,500 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,288 (﷼ 8,581) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 329% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (﷼ 453) | ﷼ 300 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,645 (﷼ 6,170) | ﷼ 3,000 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,273 (﷼ 4,772) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (﷼ 227) | ﷼ 300 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (﷼ 191) | ﷼ 100 | + 91% | |
40” flat screen TV | $350 (﷼ 1,313) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $168 (﷼ 631) | ﷼ 300 | + 110% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (﷼ 42) | ﷼ 80 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (﷼ 98) | ﷼ 10 | + 882% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (﷼ 180) | ﷼ 150 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (﷼ 141) | ﷼ 100 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (﷼ 309) | ﷼ 400 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (﷼ 376) | ﷼ 150 | + 151% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 56% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (﷼ 82,498) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (﷼ 3.49) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 597% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (﷼ 266) | ﷼ 900 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (﷼ 63) | ﷼ 22 | + 190% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 10 | + 191% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (﷼ 78) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (﷼ 338) | ﷼ 100 | + 238% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (﷼ 29) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 19 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.76 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 20 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 8 | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (﷼ 83) | ﷼ 10 | + 731% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (﷼ 174) | ﷼ 100 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (﷼ 90) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (﷼ 711) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (﷼ 187) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (﷼ 48) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.05 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 14 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.75 (﷼ 14) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (﷼ 1,647) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (﷼ 0.19) | ﷼ 0.40 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (﷼ 150) | ﷼ 150 | - 0% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.85 (﷼ 22) | ﷼ 100 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 15,923
($4,246)
in San Diego, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 15,000
in Al Mubarraz.
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