Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 51% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (€3.32) | €16 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (€4.65) | €8 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (€2.53) | €6 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (€1.55) | €0.96 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | - | €2.79 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.55) | €2.02 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (€2.77) | €5.36 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.77) | €2.49 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (€1.77) | €1.60 | + 11% | |
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 | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.11) | €2.05 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (€0.22) | €1.09 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 56% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 1,512 (€335) | €1,233 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,400 (€310) | €912 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (€33) | €129 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,000 (€222) | €750 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 600 (€133) | €569 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €143 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (€33) | €27 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,200 (€266) | €357 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (€100) | €109 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (€2.66) | €9 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 70 (€16) | €79 | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (€55) | €30 | + 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (€19) | €86 | - 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (€17) | €116 | - 86% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 60% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (€18,835) | €25,406 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (€0.20) | €1.37 | - 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (€5.54) | €33 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (€5.54) | €5.75 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (€5.54) | €4.71 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.15) | €4.25 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (€3.10) | €3.63 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (€0.44) | €1.71 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (€2.66) | €1.99 | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (€4.43) | €18 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 49% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (€4.43) | €38 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 20 (€4.43) | €18 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €87 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 60 (€13) | €53 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (€1.55) | €2.65 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.93 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 750 (€166) | €407 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (€0.10) | €0.15 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250 (€55) | €52 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (€3.32) | €8 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 51% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,000 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €1,976 (﷼ 8,918) in Sakaka.
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