Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 75% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 (₨827) | ₨524 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 (₨496) | ₨232 | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (₨349) | ₨178 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.16 (₨101) | ₨53 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (₨204) | ₨74 | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.69 (₨111) | ₨38 | + 190% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (₨269) | ₨147 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨136) | ₨133 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.94 (₨77) | ₨19 | + 314% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨109 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨819 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (₨148) | ₨75 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.15 (₨42) | ₨27 | + 55% | |
Housing | + 145% | |||
Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 145% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,859 (₨75,291) | ₨21,065 | + 257% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,685 (₨52,380) | ₨15,843 | + 231% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 464 (₨9,058) | ₨3,761 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,927 (₨37,594) | ₨28,261 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,518 (₨29,611) | ₨9,442 | + 214% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (₨5,859) | ₨3,583 | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 186 (₨3,624) | ₨967 | + 275% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,255 (₨24,478) | ₨36,957 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (₨9,100) | ₨11,203 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (₨561) | ₨332 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 (₨463) | ₨148 | + 213% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 63% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 152 (₨2,963) | ₨2,276 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 203 (₨3,958) | ₨2,500 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (₨6,792) | ₨3,034 | + 124% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 270 (₨5,266) | ₨2,269 | + 132% | |
Transportation | + 229% | |||
Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 229% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 79,248 (₨1,545,984) | ₨734,341 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.69 (₨33) | ₨67 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 410 (₨8,004) | ₨1,157 | + 592% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 55 (₨1,081) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 138% | |||
Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 138% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (₨336) | ₨174 | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (₨1,064) | ₨500 | + 113% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 224 (₨4,363) | ₨500 | + 773% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 20 (₨387) | ₨250 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (₨346) | ₨152 | + 127% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (₨378) | ₨189 | + 101% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (₨141) | ₨106 | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (₨204) | ₨73 | + 180% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (₨395) | ₨190 | + 108% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 104% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 65 (₨1,269) | ₨1,199 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (₨2,289) | ₨451 | + 407% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 301 (₨5,863) | ₨1,423 | + 312% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 242 (₨4,728) | ₨1,473 | + 221% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨525 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (₨295) | ₨164 | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,723 (₨33,607) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.59 (₨11) | ₨2.83 | + 306% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 366 (₨7,140) | ₨2,533 | + 182% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (₨516) | ₨187 | + 177% | |
TOTAL | + 137% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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