Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 48% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (€3.31) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (€4.63) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (€2.52) | €5.83 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (€1.54) | €1.12 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €3.32 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.54) | €1.98 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (€2.76) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.77) | €1.94 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (€1.77) | €1.79 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.25 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.10) | €1.70 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (€0.22) | €1.06 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 52% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 1,512 (€334) | €1,120 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,400 (€309) | €841 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (€33) | €118 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,000 (€221) | €657 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 600 (€132) | €543 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 100 (€22) | €75 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (€33) | €28 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,200 (€265) | €322 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (€99) | €91 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (€2.65) | €10 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 23% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 70 (€15) | €92 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (€55) | €37 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (€19) | €89 | - 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (€17) | €90 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 67% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (€18,760) | €22,770 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (€0.20) | €1.41 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (€5.52) | €51 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 12% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (€5.52) | €5.32 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (€10) | €4.13 | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (€5.52) | €3.81 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.14) | €3.42 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (€3.09) | €3.93 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (€0.44) | €1.60 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (€2.65) | €2.23 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (€4.41) | €23 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 48% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (€4.41) | €37 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 20 (€4.41) | €21 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 60 (€13) | €47 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (€1.54) | €3.07 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.26 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 750 (€166) | €441 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250 (€55) | €35 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (€3.31) | €7 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 30 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 51% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,615 (﷼ 7,319) in Sakaka.
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