Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (€5.84) | €8 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (€5.82) | €6 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (€2.80) | €2.68 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.66 (€1.03) | €0.66 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€1.98) | €1.79 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.28 (€1.17) | €1.13 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.18) | €3.70 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.56) | €1.20 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.89 (€0.86) | €1.14 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.12 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.38 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 7 (€1.60) | €1.81 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.27 (€0.72) | €0.78 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 10% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 2,578 (€569) | €593 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,112 (€467) | €411 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 448 (€99) | €113 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,149 (€475) | €435 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,383 (€305) | €342 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 262 (€58) | €70 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (€33) | €18 | + 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,090 (€241) | €405 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 418 (€92) | €91 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (€5.90) | €4.94 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (€7) | €7 | + 4% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 5% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 177 (€39) | €76 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 189 (€42) | €27 | + 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 341 (€75) | €93 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 300 (€66) | €67 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 24% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,426 (€16,217) | €25,715 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.51 (€0.33) | €1.39 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 163 (€36) | €33 | + 8% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 64 (€14) | €14 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (€2.27) | €6 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 117 (€26) | €57 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 23 (€5.00) | €3.88 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.21) | €3.81 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.28) | €4.09 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.63) | €1.05 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 14 (€3.10) | €2.71 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€5.01) | €11 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 86 (€19) | €25 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 130 (€29) | €13 | + 122% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 196 (€43) | €41 | + 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (€31) | €32 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €4.96 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (€3.13) | €1.40 | + 123% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €2.57 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,892 (€418) | €528 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.43 (€0.10) | €0.24 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 356 (€79) | €44 | + 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€5.52) | €4.44 | + 24% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Aveiro you would need to make just about €1,593 (﷼ 7,214) in Dammam.
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