Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia vs Santo André, Brazil
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 41% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (R$ 37) | R$ 28 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.66 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.28 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.89 (R$ 5.49) | R$ 4.65 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.27 (R$ 4.61) | R$ 3.21 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 75% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 2,578 (R$ 3,637) | R$ 2,196 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,112 (R$ 2,980) | R$ 1,615 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 448 (R$ 633) | R$ 473 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,149 (R$ 3,032) | R$ 2,053 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,383 (R$ 1,951) | R$ 1,133 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 262 (R$ 370) | R$ 248 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (R$ 212) | R$ 85 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,090 (R$ 1,538) | R$ 1,944 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 418 (R$ 590) | R$ 419 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (R$ 46) | R$ 17 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 58% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 177 (R$ 250) | R$ 172 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 189 (R$ 267) | R$ 169 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 341 (R$ 480) | R$ 289 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 300 (R$ 423) | R$ 234 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 8% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,426 (R$ 103,582) | R$ 76,119 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.51 (R$ 2.12) | R$ 4.01 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 163 (R$ 229) | R$ 224 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 64 (R$ 90) | R$ 47 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 42% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (R$ 63) | R$ 56 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 117 (R$ 166) | R$ 184 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 23 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.43 | + 477% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 44% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 86 (R$ 121) | R$ 121 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 130 (R$ 184) | R$ 59 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 196 (R$ 277) | R$ 195 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (R$ 200) | R$ 168 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,892 (R$ 2,669) | R$ 3,354 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.43 (R$ 0.61) | R$ 1.25 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 398 (R$ 561) | R$ 107 | + 422% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 197 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 39% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 8,625 (﷼ 6,114) in Dammam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,200 in Santo André.
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