- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Nigeria
- Sakaka
- Zaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sakaka, Saudi Arabia compared to Zaria, Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (1,432 ₦) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (2,005 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 11 (1,090 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (668 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (668 ₦) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (1,193 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (764 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (764 ₦) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.00 (477 ₦) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.00 (95 ₦) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,512 (144,354 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,400 (133,655 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 150 (14,320 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,000 (95,468 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 600 (57,281 ₦) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 100 (9,547 ₦) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (14,320 ₦) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,200 (114,562 ₦) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 450 (42,961 ₦) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12 (1,146 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 70 (6,683 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 250 (23,867 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 85 (8,115 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 75 (7,160 ₦) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 85,000 (8,114,775 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.89 (85 ₦) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 25 (2,387 ₦) | 10,000 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 25 (2,387 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (4,296 ₦) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (4,773 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 25 (2,387 ₦) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (1,790 ₦) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (1,337 ₦) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 2.00 (191 ₦) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (1,146 ₦) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (1,909 ₦) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is in Zaria (Nigeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 20 (1,909 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 20 (1,909 ₦) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 60 (5,728 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (668 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 750 (71,601 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.45 (43 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250 (23,867 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (1,432 ₦) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
95.468
NGN
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Sakaka (Saudi Arabia) is 8% cheaper than in Zaria (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
449,000 ₦
in Zaria
you would need to make just about 412,863 ₦
(﷼ 4,325)
in Sakaka.
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