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Cost of living in Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia compared to Almería, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (€6) | €5.61 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 8 (€1.72) | €2.94 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.00 (€0.86) | €0.97 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (€1.51) | €2.13 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 10 (€2.15) | €1.37 | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (€4.30) | €5.00 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.51) | €1.75 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.08) | €1.24 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.63 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.94 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.08) | €1.39 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (€0.22) | €0.53 | - 60% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 7% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,500 (€969) | €678 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,000 (€430) | €439 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 300 (€65) | €89 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,000 (€646) | €463 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,500 (€323) | €325 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (€65) | €66 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €27 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 2,000 (€430) | €414 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 300 (€65) | €73 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 80 (€17) | €8 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 10 (€2.15) | €10 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 27% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 150 (€32) | €79 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €25 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 400 (€86) | €65 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 150 (€32) | €73 | - 56% | |
Transportation | + 184% | |||
Transportation in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 184% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 80,000 (€17,218) | €19,000 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.50 (€0.11) | €1.27 | - 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 900 (€194) | €29 | + 577% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 22 (€4.70) | €16 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 26% | |||
Personal Care in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (€2.15) | €7 | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €54 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.04) | €2.78 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€4.30) | €2.97 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.72) | €1.37 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (€1.51) | €2.01 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (€2.15) | €11 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 15% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €25 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €12 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €44 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €46 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (€3.01) | €2.10 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.64 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.40 (€0.09) | €0.17 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 150 (€32) | €29 | + 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €4.42 | + 387% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 47% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,795
(﷼ 12,985)
in Al Mubarraz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Almería.
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