- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Dammam
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 37 (元67) | 元32 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 21 (元38) | 元26 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (元27) | 元9 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.77 (元9) | 元14 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (元14) | 元12 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (元12) | 元7 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (元29) | 元58 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (元14) | 元7 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.11 (元8) | 元7 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元5.01 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (元12) | 元7 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.98 (元5.47) | 元7 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 63% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,611 (元6,629) | 元3,567 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,272 (元4,170) | 元2,125 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 397 (元729) | 元833 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,882 (元5,291) | 元2,333 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,418 (元2,604) | 元1,533 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 136 (元249) | 元300 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 156 (元286) | 元78 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,213 (元2,227) | 元8,000 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 422 (元775) | 元2,000 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (元57) | 元44 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (元54) | 元50 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 30% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 206 (元378) | 元467 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (元426) | 元250 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 313 (元575) | 元553 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 398 (元730) | 元950 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 108% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,380 (元138,382) | 元155,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.42 (元2.61) | 元7 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 358 (元657) | 元138 | + 378% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 33 (元60) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (元24) | 元15 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (元88) | 元10 | + 779% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 152 (元279) | 元100 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (元40) | 元15 | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (元27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (元27) | 元28 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (元13) | 元7 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (元21) | 元7 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (元38) | 元40 | - 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 (元121) | 元100 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 84 (元154) | 元112 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 208 (元382) | 元120 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 190 (元349) | 元195 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元50 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (元29) | 元38 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,687 (元4,933) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.41 (元0.75) | 元1.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 367 (元675) | 元168 | + 301% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 22 (元40) | 元40 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 415 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.836
CNY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 66% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,231
(﷼ 9,931)
in Dammam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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