Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 58% more expensive than in Lima (Peru)
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 50% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Jeddah | Lima | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 46 (S/. 46) | S/. 27 | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (S/. 31) | S/. 21 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (S/. 18) | S/. 9 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (S/. 6) | S/. 5.28 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 20 (S/. 20) | S/. 11 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.15 | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (S/. 20) | S/. 14 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.90 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.04 (S/. 5.03) | S/. 3.38 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | S/. 5.97 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | S/. 42 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.96 (S/. 2.95) | S/. 2.06 | + 44% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 33% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Jeddah | Lima | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,343 (S/. 3,339) | S/. 3,268 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,552 (S/. 2,549) | S/. 2,010 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 618 (S/. 617) | S/. 232 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,552 (S/. 2,549) | S/. 2,505 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,788 (S/. 1,787) | S/. 1,450 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 385 (S/. 385) | S/. 167 | + 130% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 192 (S/. 192) | S/. 73 | + 162% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,163 (S/. 1,162) | S/. 1,133 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (S/. 407) | S/. 468 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 25 (S/. 25) | S/. 45 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (S/. 28) | S/. 21 | + 35% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 48% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 130 (S/. 130) | S/. 136 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 190 (S/. 190) | S/. 103 | + 85% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 417 (S/. 416) | S/. 288 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (S/. 250) | S/. 266 | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 113% | |||
Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 113% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,018 (S/. 88,932) | S/. 56,851 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.14 (S/. 2.14) | S/. 4.91 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 476 (S/. 476) | S/. 161 | + 195% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 49 (S/. 49) | S/. 64 | - 23% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 23% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (S/. 13) | S/. 21 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 65 (S/. 65) | S/. 33 | + 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 169 (S/. 169) | S/. 127 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (S/. 25) | S/. 18 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (S/. 20) | S/. 17 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (S/. 19) | S/. 19 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (S/. 12) | S/. 5.99 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (S/. 33) | S/. 51 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
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Jeddah | Lima | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 55 (S/. 55) | S/. 76 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (S/. 111) | S/. 46 | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 279 (S/. 279) | S/. 105 | + 164% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 243 (S/. 242) | S/. 162 | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (S/. 18) | S/. 18 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | S/. 11 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,710 (S/. 1,708) | S/. 3,413 | - 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (S/. 0.66) | S/. 0.58 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 383 (S/. 383) | S/. 189 | + 103% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (S/. 26) | S/. 16 | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |
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These prices were last updated on November 11, 2024.
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