- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Dammam
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 39% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (65元) | 32元 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (38元) | 26元 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (28元) | 9元 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.92 (9元) | 14元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (14元) | 12元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (12元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (29元) | 58元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (14元) | 7元 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.99 (7元) | 7元 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.01元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 60元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (12元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.67 (4.92元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 62% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,635 (6,697元) | 3,567元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,227 (4,103元) | 2,125元 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 397 (732元) | 833元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,893 (5,330元) | 2,333元 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,418 (2,614元) | 1,533元 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 136 (250元) | 300元 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 156 (287元) | 78元 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,213 (2,235元) | 8,000元 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 422 (778元) | 2,000元 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (58元) | 44元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (61元) | 50元 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 28% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 206 (380元) | 467元 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (427元) | 250元 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 313 (577元) | 553元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 398 (733元) | 950元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 114% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,639 (139,368元) | 155,000元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.42 (2.62元) | 7元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 369 (680元) | 138元 | + 394% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 33 (60元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 74% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (24元) | 15元 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (88元) | 10元 | + 782% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 152 (280元) | 100元 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (40元) | 15元 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (27元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (28元) | 28元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (13元) | 7元 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (21元) | 7元 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (38元) | 40元 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 66 (122元) | 100元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 84 (155元) | 112元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 208 (383元) | 120元 | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 190 (351元) | 195元 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 50元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (27元) | 38元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,687 (4,951元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.41 (0.75元) | 1.00元 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 367 (677元) | 168元 | + 302% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 22 (41元) | 40元 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.843
CNY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 67% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 18,326元
(﷼ 9,946)
in Dammam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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