Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 40% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
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| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 42% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 26 (R$ 38) | R$ 27 | 41% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 26 (R$ 38) | R$ 28 | 32% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ﷼ 13 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | 142% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ﷼ 4.66 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | 106% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ﷼ 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ﷼ 5.28 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | 19% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ﷼ 14 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ﷼ 3.89 (R$ 5.56) | R$ 4.65 | 19% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| - | R$ 4.75 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | R$ 36 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | 49% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ﷼ 3.27 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 3.21 | 45% |
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 78% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 2,578 (R$ 3,681) | R$ 2,196 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 2,112 (R$ 3,016) | R$ 1,615 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 448 (R$ 640) | R$ 473 | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 2,149 (R$ 3,069) | R$ 2,053 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 1,383 (R$ 1,975) | R$ 1,133 | 74% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 262 (R$ 374) | R$ 248 | 51% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 150 (R$ 214) | R$ 85 | 153% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 1,090 (R$ 1,557) | R$ 1,944 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 418 (R$ 597) | R$ 419 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 27 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | 68% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ﷼ 33 (R$ 47) | R$ 17 | 172% |
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 60% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 177 (R$ 253) | R$ 172 | 47% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 189 (R$ 271) | R$ 169 | 60% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 341 (R$ 486) | R$ 289 | 68% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ﷼ 300 (R$ 428) | R$ 234 | 83% |
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 10% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 73,426 (R$ 104,849) | R$ 76,119 | 38% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ﷼ 1.51 (R$ 2.15) | R$ 4.01 | 46% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ﷼ 163 (R$ 232) | R$ 224 | 3% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ﷼ 64 (R$ 91) | R$ 47 | 92% |
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 45% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 10 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | 13% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ﷼ 45 (R$ 64) | R$ 55 | 15% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ﷼ 117 (R$ 168) | R$ 184 | 9% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ﷼ 23 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | 91% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | 78% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 15 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ﷼ 7 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | 68% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ﷼ 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.43 | 484% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 23 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | 21% |
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 41% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||
| Dammam (Saudi Arabia) | Santo André (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 86 (R$ 123) | R$ 121 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ﷼ 130 (R$ 186) | R$ 59 | 216% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ﷼ 196 (R$ 280) | R$ 195 | 43% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ﷼ 141 (R$ 202) | R$ 168 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | R$ 25 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | 114% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | R$ 11 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ﷼ 1,892 (R$ 2,702) | R$ 3,354 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ﷼ 0.43 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.25 | 51% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ﷼ 356 (R$ 508) | R$ 107 | 373% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 25 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | 260% |
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For example, you would need at least R$ 10,077 (﷼ 7,057) in Dammam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,200 in Santo André.