- Cost of Living
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- Arar
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Cost of living in Arar, Saudi Arabia compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 29% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 16 (€3.54) | €9 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€4.94) | €6 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (€2.79) | €4.15 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.50 (€0.76) | €0.73 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 6.00 (€1.30) | €1.83 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 4.33 (€0.94) | €1.00 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 12 (€2.60) | €7 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.52) | €1.04 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.67 (€0.36) | €0.67 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.47 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €12 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.67 (€1.23) | €1.37 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.50 (€0.76) | €0.82 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 21% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,828 (€614) | €528 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,133 (€246) | €343 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 423 (€92) | €103 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,150 (€250) | €575 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 800 (€174) | €275 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 410 (€89) | €80 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 107 (€23) | €34 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 875 (€190) | €406 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 313 (€68) | €92 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (€5.97) | €2.00 | + 198% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 23% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (€24) | €48 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 120 (€26) | €28 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 200 (€43) | €75 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 243 (€53) | €75 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 42% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,000 (€8,681) | €24,340 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.97 (€0.43) | €1.38 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €22 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 149 (€32) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 8% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (€2.28) | €5.00 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (€12) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (€11) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 15 (€3.26) | €12 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (€2.93) | €2.50 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (€2.98) | €2.00 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (€2.17) | €1.65 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (€1.41) | €1.51 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (€3.62) | €10 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 45% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 33 (€7) | €22 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €14 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €83 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 87 (€19) | €50 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (€1.74) | €3.70 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.42 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 500 (€109) | €700 | - 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.58 (€0.13) | €0.28 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (€43) | €37 | + 17% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 18 (€3.85) | €4.49 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 32% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,086
(﷼ 5,006)
in Arar.
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