Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 37% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 (€9) | €16 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 (€5.58) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (€3.93) | €5.42 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.16 (€1.13) | €1.03 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (€2.29) | €3.86 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.69 (€1.25) | €2.79 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.03) | €4.87 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.53) | €2.29 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.94 (€0.87) | €1.65 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.56 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.66) | €2.04 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.15 (€0.47) | €1.34 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 12% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,859 (€847) | €795 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,685 (€589) | €612 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 464 (€102) | €138 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,927 (€423) | €557 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,518 (€333) | €431 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (€66) | €123 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 186 (€41) | €36 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,255 (€275) | €440 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (€102) | €109 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 (€5.21) | €9 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 152 (€33) | €81 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 203 (€45) | €41 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (€76) | €94 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 270 (€59) | €97 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 79,248 (€17,397) | €23,679 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.69 (€0.37) | €1.43 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 410 (€90) | €36 | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 55 (€12) | €18 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (€3.78) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (€12) | €13 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 224 (€49) | €27 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 20 (€4.35) | €5.06 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (€3.90) | €3.12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.26) | €3.14 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.58) | €1.93 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.29) | €2.33 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (€4.44) | €16 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 65 (€14) | €33 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (€26) | €16 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 301 (€66) | €73 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 242 (€53) | €63 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (€3.32) | €2.42 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €2.71 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,723 (€378) | €466 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.59 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 366 (€80) | €33 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€5.81) | €6 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 500 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Liege you would need to make just about €2,108 (﷼ 9,602) in Jeddah.
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