Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 22% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 ($11) | $13 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 ($4.78) | $4.42 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.17 ($1.38) | $0.59 | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 ($2.78) | $2.17 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.69 ($1.52) | $3.69 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 ($3.67) | $5.97 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 ($1.86) | $3.05 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.94 ($1.05) | $1.38 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.58 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 ($2.02) | $2.29 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.15 ($0.57) | $1.98 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 31% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,859 ($1,029) | $1,637 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,685 ($716) | $1,036 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 464 ($124) | $160 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,927 ($514) | $1,072 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,518 ($405) | $727 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 ($80) | $82 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 186 ($50) | $43 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,255 ($335) | $263 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 ($124) | $124 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 ($8) | $10 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 ($6) | $19 | - 67% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 10% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 152 ($40) | $47 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 203 ($54) | $43 | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 ($93) | $75 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 270 ($72) | $113 | - 37% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 44% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 79,248 ($21,127) | $24,220 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.69 ($0.45) | $0.60 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 410 ($109) | $59 | + 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 55 ($15) | $17 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 25% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 ($4.59) | $9 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 ($15) | $22 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 224 ($60) | $102 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 20 ($5.29) | $7 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 ($4.73) | $3.39 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 ($5.17) | $3.89 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 ($1.92) | $3.39 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 ($2.78) | $1.59 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 ($5.39) | $20 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 65 ($17) | $47 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 ($31) | $25 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 301 ($80) | $111 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 242 ($65) | $93 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 ($4.03) | $5.32 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.32 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,723 ($459) | $429 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.59 ($0.16) | $0.19 | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 357 ($95) | $35 | + 170% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 ($7) | $6 | + 15% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 6% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,800 in Indianapolis, Indiana you would need to make just about $4,526 (﷼ 16,979) in Jeddah.
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