Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 44% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 24 (€5.25) | €16 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (€5.69) | €8 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.28) | €6 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.91 (€1.09) | €0.98 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (€2.33) | €3.01 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.72 (€1.27) | €2.11 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (€2.89) | €4.70 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.67) | €2.55 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.89 (€0.87) | €1.60 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.31 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.69) | €2.05 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.72 (€0.61) | €1.06 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 33% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 2,666 (€595) | €1,257 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,815 (€405) | €915 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 464 (€104) | €131 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,470 (€328) | €779 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,045 (€233) | €579 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (€67) | €145 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 240 (€54) | €28 | + 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,255 (€280) | €357 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (€104) | €107 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (€6) | €10 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 (€5.30) | €13 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 166 (€37) | €86 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 188 (€42) | €31 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 343 (€76) | €85 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 301 (€67) | €115 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 39% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 79,900 (€17,822) | €25,406 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.64 (€0.36) | €1.37 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 96 (€21) | €32 | - 34% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 63 (€14) | €17 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 9% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (€3.84) | €5.75 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (€12) | €7 | + 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 224 (€50) | €24 | + 106% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 20 (€4.42) | €4.71 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (€3.96) | €4.25 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.33) | €3.63 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.61) | €1.71 | - 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.33) | €1.99 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (€4.51) | €18 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 13% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 65 (€15) | €38 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120 (€27) | €18 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 301 (€67) | €87 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 128 (€28) | €53 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (€2.97) | €2.65 | + 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.93 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,723 (€384) | €407 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (€0.11) | €0.15 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 342 (€76) | €52 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (€5.98) | €8 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,100 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,836 (﷼ 12,713) in Jeddah.
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