Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 11% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Dammam | Amman | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 8 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (Dinar 5.659) | Dinar 7 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (Dinar 3.250) | Dinar 3.263 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.63 (Dinar 1.064) | Dinar 1.191 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 13 (Dinar 2.458) | Dinar 1.675 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Dinar 1.162) | Dinar 0.579 | + 101% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (Dinar 3.501) | Dinar 2.897 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Dinar 1.517) | Dinar 1.550 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.09 (Dinar 0.962) | Dinar 0.539 | + 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dinar 4.246 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 14 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 1.647) | Dinar 1.147 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.92 (Dinar 0.552) | Dinar 0.286 | + 93% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 22% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Dammam | Amman | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,656 (Dinar 691) | Dinar 761 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,154 (Dinar 407) | Dinar 382 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 500 (Dinar 95) | Dinar 57 | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,948 (Dinar 557) | Dinar 485 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (Dinar 323) | Dinar 236 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (Dinar 48) | Dinar 29 | + 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 159 (Dinar 30) | Dinar 16 | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,135 (Dinar 214) | Dinar 160 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 480 (Dinar 91) | Dinar 93 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (Dinar 4.604) | Dinar 5.985 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 42 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 5.066 | + 56% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 25% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Dammam | Amman | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 165 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 55 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 185 (Dinar 35) | Dinar 46 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 373 (Dinar 71) | Dinar 68 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 306 (Dinar 58) | Dinar 71 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 16% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Dammam | Amman | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 92,003 (Dinar 17,391) | Dinar 19,915 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.05 (Dinar 0.387) | Dinar 1.046 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180 (Dinar 34) | Dinar 35 | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 29 (Dinar 5.411) | Dinar 8 | - 31% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Dammam | Amman | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 2.928) | Dinar 3.092 | - 5% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 112 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 21 | - 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (Dinar 4.860) | Dinar 3.347 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (Dinar 2.718) | Dinar 2.852 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 2.788) | Dinar 3.391 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Dinar 1.354) | Dinar 1.824 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (Dinar 1.632) | Dinar 2.163 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (Dinar 4.480) | Dinar 7 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
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Dammam | Amman | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 92 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 33 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 123 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 16 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 283 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 33 | + 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 172 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 49 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 5.301 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (Dinar 2.879) | Dinar 3.742 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 5.756 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,841 (Dinar 348) | Dinar 390 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.50 (Dinar 0.094) | Dinar 0.049 | + 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 329 (Dinar 62) | Dinar 52 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (Dinar 4.951) | Dinar 2.437 | + 103% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 86 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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