Cost of living in Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia vs Gibraltar
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 30% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48 (£9) | £9 | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (£5.71) | £6 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 8 (£1.52) | £3.27 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.00 (£0.76) | £1.42 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (£1.33) | £2.78 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 10 (£1.90) | £1.57 | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (£3.81) | £3.40 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (£1.33) | £1.73 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (£0.95) | £2.92 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £0.98 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £5.69 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 5.00 (£0.95) | £1.37 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (£0.19) | £1.31 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 59% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,500 (£857) | £2,470 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,000 (£381) | £1,426 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 300 (£57) | £104 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,000 (£571) | £1,386 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,500 (£286) | £880 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (£57) | £63 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 100 (£19) | £34 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,000 (£381) | £350 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 300 (£57) | £81 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 80 (£15) | £9 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 10 (£1.90) | £9 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 37% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 150 (£29) | £39 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 100 (£19) | £39 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 400 (£76) | £51 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 150 (£29) | £40 | - 28% | |
Transportation | + 221% | |||
Transportation in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 221% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 80,000 (£15,232) | £12,722 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.50 (£0.10) | £1.02 | - 91% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 900 (£171) | £23 | + 632% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 22 (£4.16) | £20 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 13% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (£1.90) | £2.52 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £2.50 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (£19) | £50 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (£3.57) | £1.88 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (£3.81) | £2.96 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (£1.52) | £1.74 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (£1.33) | £1.56 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (£1.90) | £11 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 100 (£19) | £26 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | £12 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £22 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £52 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £5.25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (£2.67) | £1.84 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.05 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £246 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.40 (£0.08) | £0.17 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 150 (£29) | £55 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100 (£19) | £2.93 | + 550% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £7,041 (﷼ 36,981) in Al Mubarraz to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £6,900 in Gibraltar.
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