Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 89% | |||
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Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 89% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 (R$ 62) | R$ 20 | + 202% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 (R$ 37) | R$ 22 | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 182% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.17 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.12 | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.69 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.21 | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.46 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.94 (R$ 5.75) | R$ 3.82 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 4.61 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 36 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.15 (R$ 3.13) | R$ 3.42 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 133% | |||
Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 133% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,859 (R$ 5,625) | R$ 1,618 | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,685 (R$ 3,913) | R$ 1,081 | + 262% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 464 (R$ 677) | R$ 369 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,927 (R$ 2,809) | R$ 1,425 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,518 (R$ 2,212) | R$ 865 | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (R$ 438) | R$ 493 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 186 (R$ 271) | R$ 113 | + 140% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,255 (R$ 1,829) | R$ 1,517 | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (R$ 680) | R$ 413 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (R$ 42) | R$ 13 | + 235% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 258% | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 59% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 152 (R$ 221) | R$ 200 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 203 (R$ 296) | R$ 173 | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (R$ 507) | R$ 314 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 270 (R$ 393) | R$ 205 | + 92% | |
Transportation | + 158% | |||
Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 158% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 79,248 (R$ 115,496) | R$ 63,667 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.69 (R$ 2.46) | R$ 4.09 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 410 (R$ 598) | R$ 167 | + 257% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 55 (R$ 81) | R$ 43 | + 87% | |
Personal Care | + 119% | |||
Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 119% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (R$ 79) | R$ 49 | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 224 (R$ 326) | R$ 155 | + 110% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 20 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 163% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 216% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 113% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.25 | + 147% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.70 | + 223% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 56% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 65 (R$ 95) | R$ 89 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (R$ 171) | R$ 36 | + 378% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 301 (R$ 438) | R$ 130 | + 237% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 242 (R$ 353) | R$ 167 | + 111% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,723 (R$ 2,511) | R$ 2,650 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.59 (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.76 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 357 (R$ 520) | R$ 121 | + 328% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (R$ 39) | R$ 10 | + 306% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 110% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,145 (﷼ 7,647) in Jeddah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 5,300 in Teresina.
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