- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Dammam
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (元63) | 元43 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (元36) | 元26 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (元25) | 元10 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.41 (元8) | 元18 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (元15) | 元10 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (元12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 19 (元33) | 元83 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (元14) | 元6 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.73 (元8) | 元5.66 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 3.94 (元7) | 元4.20 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 43 (元76) | 元80 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.45 (元10) | 元8 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.93 (元3.41) | 元6 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 104% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,458 (元9,634) | 元3,286 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,423 (元4,277) | 元2,010 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 260 (元459) | 元483 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,525 (元4,457) | 元2,375 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,409 (元2,487) | 元1,454 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 133 (元234) | 元100 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 161 (元285) | 元65 | + 336% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,882 (元3,322) | 元10,000 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 609 (元1,074) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (元52) | 元38 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 19 (元33) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 65% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 232 (元409) | 元509 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 282 (元498) | 元100 | + 398% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 335 (元592) | 元680 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 382 (元675) | 元1,500 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 73,891 (元130,414) | 元175,811 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.66 (元1.16) | 元7 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 248 (元437) | 元117 | + 275% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 32 (元57) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (元25) | 元15 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (元85) | 元10 | + 745% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 141 (元248) | 元100 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (元38) | 元15 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (元25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (元27) | 元28 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (元12) | 元7 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (元23) | 元7 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (元32) | 元40 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 33% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 62 (元110) | 元100 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (元139) | 元112 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 179 (元316) | 元120 | + 164% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 178 (元315) | 元195 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 17 (元31) | 元50 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (元25) | 元38 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 15 (元26) | 元15 | + 67% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.39 (元0.69) | 元1.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 348 (元615) | 元168 | + 265% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20 (元35) | 元40 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 364 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) is 51% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,465
(﷼ 7,629)
in Dammam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,900
in Zhengzhou.
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