- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Australia
- Buraidah
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 12% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 10 (AU$3.51) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.19 (AU$1.82) | AU$1.50 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 6 (AU$2.28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.09 (AU$1.79) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 32 (AU$11) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6 (AU$2.28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.61 (AU$1.27) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.68 (AU$1.29) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.67 (AU$1.64) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.25 (AU$0.79) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 54% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,049 (AU$719) | AU$1,271 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,754 (AU$616) | AU$2,559 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 221 (AU$77) | AU$645 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,600 (AU$562) | AU$1,290 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 950 (AU$334) | AU$860 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 123 (AU$43) | AU$215 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 143 (AU$50) | AU$55 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,250 (AU$439) | AU$668 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 500 (AU$176) | AU$100 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (AU$10) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 14 (AU$4.97) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 270 (AU$95) | AU$100 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 190 (AU$67) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 217 (AU$76) | AU$90 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (AU$88) | AU$150 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 13% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.24 (AU$0.44) | AU$1.31 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$20 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 8% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 30 (AU$11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (AU$53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (AU$4.98) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (AU$5.97) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 5.00 (AU$1.76) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 8 (AU$2.81) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (AU$4.35) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 16% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | AU$47 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$33 | - | |
| 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 | ﷼ 150 (AU$53) | AU$100 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$16 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (AU$9) | AU$5.00 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$4.00 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 899 (AU$316) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (AU$70) | AU$52 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 9 (AU$3.16) | AU$20 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.35111
AUD
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) is 29% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$4,100
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$2,904
(﷼ 8,270)
in Buraidah.
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