- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Dammam
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 30% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (元67) | 元26 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (元35) | 元25 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (元25) | 元8 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.27 (元7) | 元15 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (元12) | 元9 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (元11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 17 (元28) | 元83 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (元13) | 元6 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.00 (元7) | 元5.66 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元4.00 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元80 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.99 (元10) | 元8 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.88 (元4.85) | 元6 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 101% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 4,858 (元8,172) | 元3,286 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,497 (元4,201) | 元2,010 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 320 (元539) | 元483 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,073 (元5,169) | 元2,375 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,431 (元2,408) | 元1,454 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 133 (元224) | 元100 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 170 (元287) | 元65 | + 338% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,823 (元3,067) | 元10,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 636 (元1,070) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (元56) | 元38 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 19 (元31) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 30% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 224 (元377) | 元509 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 194 (元326) | 元100 | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 335 (元564) | 元680 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 385 (元648) | 元1,500 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 55% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,891 (元124,305) | 元183,333 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.13 (元1.90) | 元7 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 301 (元506) | 元117 | + 333% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 33 (元55) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (元24) | 元15 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (元81) | 元10 | + 706% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (元237) | 元100 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (元36) | 元15 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (元25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (元27) | 元28 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (元11) | 元7 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (元20) | 元7 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (元33) | 元40 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 39% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 68 (元114) | 元100 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (元132) | 元112 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 194 (元326) | 元120 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 177 (元297) | 元195 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元50 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (元24) | 元38 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,243 (元3,774) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.39 (元0.66) | 元1.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 394 (元664) | 元168 | + 294% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 21 (元36) | 元40 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 431 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.682
CNY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 55% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,529
(﷼ 9,231)
in Dammam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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