Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia vs Tunis, Tunisia
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 69% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 (31 Dinar) | 21 Dinar | + 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 (18 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (13 Dinar) | 5.955 Dinar | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.17 (3.734 Dinar) | 1.307 Dinar | + 186% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (8 Dinar) | 2.824 Dinar | + 167% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.69 (4.111 Dinar) | 1.812 Dinar | + 127% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (10 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (5.039 Dinar) | 3.685 Dinar | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.94 (2.848 Dinar) | 1.342 Dinar | + 112% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 2.806 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 24 Dinar | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (5.465 Dinar) | 2.878 Dinar | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.15 (1.552 Dinar) | 0.798 Dinar | + 94% | |
Housing | + 96% | |||
Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 96% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,859 (2,786 Dinar) | 1,501 Dinar | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,685 (1,938 Dinar) | 847 Dinar | + 129% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 464 (335 Dinar) | 168 Dinar | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,927 (1,391 Dinar) | 1,012 Dinar | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,518 (1,096 Dinar) | 560 Dinar | + 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 300 (217 Dinar) | 212 Dinar | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 186 (134 Dinar) | 34 Dinar | + 298% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,255 (906 Dinar) | 950 Dinar | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (337 Dinar) | 276 Dinar | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (21 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 24 (17 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 102% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 5% cheaper than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 152 (110 Dinar) | 150 Dinar | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 203 (146 Dinar) | 140 Dinar | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (251 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 270 (195 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 167% | |||
Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 167% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 79,248 (57,208 Dinar) | 77,110 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.69 (1.218 Dinar) | 2.001 Dinar | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 410 (296 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | + 817% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 55 (40 Dinar) | 17 Dinar | + 132% | |
Personal Care | + 91% | |||
Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 91% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (12 Dinar) | 6 Dinar | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (39 Dinar) | 20 Dinar | + 97% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 224 (161 Dinar) | 58 Dinar | + 176% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 20 (14 Dinar) | 5.718 Dinar | + 150% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (13 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (14 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (5.202 Dinar) | 2.878 Dinar | + 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (8 Dinar) | 3.199 Dinar | + 135% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (15 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 56% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 56% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 65 (47 Dinar) | 64 Dinar | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (85 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | + 213% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 301 (217 Dinar) | 85 Dinar | + 157% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 242 (175 Dinar) | 93 Dinar | + 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 14 Dinar | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (11 Dinar) | 5.591 Dinar | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6 Dinar | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,723 (1,244 Dinar) | 1,346 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.59 (0.425 Dinar) | 0.284 Dinar | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 357 (257 Dinar) | 114 Dinar | + 127% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (19 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 156% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 8,010 Dinar (﷼ 11,096) in Jeddah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,200 Dinar in Tunis.
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