Cost of living in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 50% cheaper than in Lille (France)
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| Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 48% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 15 (€3.36) | €15 | 77% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 21 (€4.70) | €8 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ﷼ 11 (€2.55) | €5.83 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ﷼ 7 (€1.57) | €1.12 | 40% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| - | €3.32 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ﷼ 7 (€1.57) | €1.98 | 21% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ﷼ 13 (€2.80) | €7 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ﷼ 8 (€1.79) | €1.94 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ﷼ 8 (€1.79) | €1.79 | 0% |
| 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 (€1.12) | €1.70 | 34% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ﷼ 1.00 (€0.22) | €1.06 | 79% |
| Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 50% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 1,512 (€338) | €1,120 | 70% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 1,400 (€313) | €841 | 63% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 150 (€34) | €118 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 1,000 (€224) | €657 | 66% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 600 (€134) | €543 | 75% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 100 (€22) | €75 | 70% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 150 (€34) | €28 | 22% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 1,200 (€268) | €322 | 17% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 450 (€101) | €91 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 12 (€2.68) | €10 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | €13 | - |
| Clothes in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 19% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 70 (€16) | €92 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 250 (€56) | €37 | 52% |
| 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 | 81% |
| Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 66% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 85,000 (€19,013) | €22,770 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ﷼ 0.89 (€0.20) | €1.41 | 86% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ﷼ 25 (€5.59) | €51 | 89% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 11% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 25 (€5.59) | €5.32 | 5% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ﷼ 45 (€10) | €4.13 | 144% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ﷼ 50 (€11) | €24 | 54% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ﷼ 25 (€5.59) | €3.81 | 47% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 19 (€4.19) | €3.42 | 23% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 14 (€3.13) | €3.93 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ﷼ 2.00 (€0.45) | €1.60 | 72% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ﷼ 12 (€2.68) | €2.23 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 20 (€4.47) | €23 | 81% |
| Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 48% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 20 (€4.47) | €37 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ﷼ 20 (€4.47) | €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 (€1.57) | €3.07 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | €5.26 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ﷼ 750 (€168) | €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 (€56) | €35 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 15 (€3.36) | €7 | 52% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,796 (﷼ 8,028) in Sakaka.