Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia vs Amsterdam, Netherlands
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| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 38% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 (€9) | €15 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 (€5.62) | €9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (€3.96) | €4.81 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.17 (€1.14) | €1.26 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (€2.31) | €3.46 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.69 (€1.26) | €2.70 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.04) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.54) | €2.48 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.94 (€0.87) | €2.03 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.66 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €12 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.67) | €2.71 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.15 (€0.47) | €1.37 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 52% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,859 (€852) | €2,002 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,685 (€593) | €1,552 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 464 (€103) | €172 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,927 (€426) | €1,512 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,518 (€335) | €1,105 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (€66) | €108 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 186 (€41) | €32 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,255 (€277) | €469 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (€103) | €150 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 (€5.25) | €15 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 152 (€34) | €101 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 203 (€45) | €35 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (€77) | €93 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 270 (€60) | €131 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 22% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 79,248 (€17,503) | €29,912 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.69 (€0.37) | €1.66 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 410 (€91) | €88 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 55 (€12) | €25 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (€3.80) | €4.73 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (€12) | €11 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 224 (€49) | €35 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 20 (€4.38) | €3.54 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (€3.92) | €3.52 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.28) | €3.46 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.59) | €1.83 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.30) | €1.91 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (€4.47) | €30 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 15% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 65 (€14) | €42 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (€26) | €24 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 301 (€66) | €78 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 242 (€54) | €66 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (€3.34) | €3.86 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.76 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,723 (€380) | €455 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.59 (€0.13) | €0.19 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 357 (€79) | €52 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€5.85) | €8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 742 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 33% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €6,600 in Amsterdam you would need to make just about €4,452 (﷼ 20,157) in Jeddah.
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