- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Dammam
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 22% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (元53) | 元43 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 22 (元40) | 元26 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (元24) | 元10 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.19 (元8) | 元18 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 15 (元26) | 元10 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (元13) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 18 (元33) | 元83 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (元15) | 元6 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.30 (元8) | 元5.66 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.94 (元7) | 元4.20 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 43 (元79) | 元80 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.34 (元10) | 元8 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.73 (元3.16) | 元6 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 116% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,177 (元9,433) | 元3,286 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,827 (元5,152) | 元2,010 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 235 (元429) | 元483 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,828 (元5,153) | 元2,512 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,478 (元2,693) | 元1,454 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 141 (元257) | 元100 | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 169 (元309) | 元65 | + 373% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,593 (元2,903) | 元10,000 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 540 (元984) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (元53) | 元38 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 17 (元32) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 76% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 240 (元437) | 元509 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 289 (元527) | 元100 | + 427% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 325 (元592) | 元680 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 323 (元588) | 元1,500 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 37% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,403 (元133,767) | 元175,811 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.59 (元1.07) | 元7 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 238 (元434) | 元147 | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 32 (元59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 90% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16 (元29) | 元15 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 49 (元90) | 元10 | + 800% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (元256) | 元100 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 23 (元42) | 元15 | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (元26) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (元30) | 元28 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (元13) | 元7 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (元24) | 元7 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (元33) | 元40 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 19% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 64 (元117) | 元100 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 76 (元138) | 元112 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 179 (元327) | 元120 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 194 (元354) | 元195 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 18 (元33) | 元50 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (元27) | 元38 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 15 (元27) | 元15 | + 73% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 1,125 (元2,049) | 元3,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.42 (元0.76) | 元1.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 317 (元578) | 元168 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 11 (元19) | 元40 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 50% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,047
(﷼ 8,257)
in Dammam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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