Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 37% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia)
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| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 49% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Bogotá (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 41 (COL$38,998) | COL$26,070 | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 27 (COL$25,948) | COL$17,992 | 44% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ﷼ 13 (COL$12,373) | COL$7,700 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ﷼ 5.07 (COL$4,866) | COL$2,937 | 66% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ﷼ 9 (COL$8,778) | COL$5,428 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ﷼ 5.79 (COL$5,565) | COL$2,890 | 93% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ﷼ 15 (COL$14,248) | COL$7,336 | 94% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ﷼ 7 (COL$7,083) | COL$5,594 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ﷼ 4.02 (COL$3,863) | COL$2,302 | 68% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | COL$3,142 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | COL$44,070 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ﷼ 7 (COL$7,179) | COL$4,419 | 62% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ﷼ 3.27 (COL$3,138) | COL$2,036 | 54% |
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 31% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Bogotá (Colombia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 2,578 (COL$2,476,416) | COL$2,966,890 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 2,004 (COL$1,925,319) | COL$1,571,080 | 23% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 419 (COL$402,293) | COL$234,892 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 2,094 (COL$2,011,371) | COL$1,930,870 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 1,363 (COL$1,309,457) | COL$1,114,670 | 17% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 263 (COL$252,613) | COL$155,712 | 62% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 154 (COL$148,212) | COL$70,883 | 109% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 1,099 (COL$1,055,950) | COL$1,200,650 | 12% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 427 (COL$410,654) | COL$322,354 | 27% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 29 (COL$27,954) | COL$19,941 | 40% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ﷼ 42 (COL$40,304) | COL$11,044 | 265% |
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 39% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Bogotá (Colombia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 182 (COL$175,306) | COL$180,367 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 182 (COL$174,530) | COL$107,158 | 63% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 346 (COL$332,723) | COL$265,134 | 25% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ﷼ 288 (COL$277,039) | COL$211,367 | 31% |
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 16% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Bogotá (Colombia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 73,649 (COL$70,748,956) | COL$58,462,000 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ﷼ 1.53 (COL$1,472) | COL$2,350 | 37% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ﷼ 164 (COL$157,780) | COL$139,224 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ﷼ 63 (COL$60,289) | COL$23,543 | 156% |
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 20% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Bogotá (Colombia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 10 (COL$9,871) | COL$14,991 | 34% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ﷼ 45 (COL$42,808) | COL$15,892 | 169% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ﷼ 117 (COL$112,789) | COL$93,137 | 21% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ﷼ 23 (COL$21,752) | COL$17,959 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 15 (COL$13,963) | COL$13,673 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 15 (COL$14,282) | COL$17,119 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ﷼ 7 (COL$7,111) | COL$6,578 | 8% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ﷼ 14 (COL$13,478) | COL$4,968 | 171% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 23 (COL$21,796) | COL$25,496 | 15% |
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 83% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Bogotá (Colombia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 86 (COL$82,536) | COL$38,491 | 114% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ﷼ 130 (COL$125,154) | COL$25,800 | 385% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ﷼ 196 (COL$188,634) | COL$96,026 | 96% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ﷼ 141 (COL$135,881) | COL$101,824 | 33% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | COL$24,777 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 14 (COL$13,600) | COL$8,160 | 67% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | COL$3,597 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ﷼ 1,841 (COL$1,768,854) | COL$1,770,630 | 0% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ﷼ 0.43 (COL$415) | COL$248 | 67% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ﷼ 356 (COL$341,957) | COL$138,966 | 146% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 25 (COL$23,995) | COL$7,808 | 207% |
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For example, you would need at least COL$13,386,671 (﷼ 13,935) in Dammam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$9,780,000 in Bogotá.