Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 36% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 21% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dammam | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 32 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 51 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 30 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.48 (Dirham 5.35) | Dirham 7 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.13 (Dirham 5.02) | Dirham 5.18 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 23 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.95 (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 3.95 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 59 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.22 (Dirham 2.17) | Dirham 4.00 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 51% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dammam | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,940 (Dirham 3,852) | Dirham 8,799 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,005 (Dirham 2,938) | Dirham 6,282 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 500 (Dirham 489) | Dirham 728 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,793 (Dirham 2,730) | Dirham 5,234 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,937 (Dirham 1,893) | Dirham 3,249 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 517 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 130 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 340 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,135 (Dirham 1,109) | Dirham 1,343 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 480 (Dirham 469) | Dirham 339 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 43 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 46 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 45 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 13% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dammam | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 165 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 243 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 185 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 202 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 373 (Dirham 365) | Dirham 333 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 306 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 365 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 38% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dammam | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 92,003 (Dirham 89,945) | Dirham 94,044 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.97 (Dirham 1.92) | Dirham 3.54 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 161 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 295 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 29 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 41 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 32% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dammam | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 41 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 112 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 283 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 20 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 17 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 16 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 45 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dammam | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 92 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 193 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 128 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 101 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 283 (Dirham 277) | Dirham 292 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 172 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 313 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 94 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 24 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 45 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,841 (Dirham 1,800) | Dirham 2,162 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.50 (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 0.49 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 329 (Dirham 321) | Dirham 345 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 19 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 872 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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