Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 40% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (£2.87) | £10 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (£4.02) | £6 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (£2.19) | £3.36 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (£1.34) | £1.01 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | £2.86 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (£1.34) | £1.28 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (£2.39) | £5.47 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (£1.53) | £1.94 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (£1.53) | £0.85 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.71 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 5.00 (£0.96) | £1.78 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (£0.19) | £0.90 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 67% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 1,512 (£289) | £1,801 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 1,400 (£268) | £1,197 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (£29) | £138 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,000 (£191) | £981 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 600 (£115) | £609 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 100 (£19) | £131 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (£29) | £17 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,200 (£230) | £331 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (£86) | £66 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (£2.30) | £5.73 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 14% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 70 (£13) | £81 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (£48) | £29 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (£16) | £67 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (£14) | £63 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 68% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (£16,272) | £17,216 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (£0.17) | £1.21 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (£4.79) | £52 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 27% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (£4.79) | £3.90 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (£9) | £7 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (£10) | £80 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (£4.79) | £3.07 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (£3.59) | £1.41 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (£2.68) | £3.30 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (£0.38) | £1.51 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (£2.30) | £1.20 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (£3.83) | £12 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 52% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (£3.83) | £32 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 20 (£3.83) | £23 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £89 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 60 (£11) | £51 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (£1.34) | £3.62 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.40 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 750 (£144) | £401 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (£0.09) | £0.17 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250 (£48) | £27 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (£2.87) | £9 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 65 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 56% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,700 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,494 (﷼ 13,025) in Sakaka.
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