- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Jeddah
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (28元) | 32元 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (37元) | 26元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (22元) | 9元 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.97 (9元) | 14元 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (13元) | 12元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (11元) | 7元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (19元) | 58元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (14元) | 7元 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (15元) | 7元 | + 113% | |
| 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 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (3.18元) | 7元 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (5,710元) | 3,567元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (4,125元) | 2,125元 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (344元) | 833元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (3,191元) | 2,333元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (2,435元) | 1,533元 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (172元) | 300元 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (373元) | 78元 | + 376% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,456 (2,689元) | 8,000元 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 488 (901元) | 2,000元 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (60元) | 44元 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 23 (42元) | 50元 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 34% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (483元) | 467元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (421元) | 250元 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (647元) | 553元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (688元) | 950元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (129,306元) | 155,000元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (0.98元) | 7元 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (148元) | 138元 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 29 (54元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 123% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (28元) | 15元 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 47 (88元) | 10元 | + 776% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 236 (436元) | 100元 | + 336% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (50元) | 15元 | + 233% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (40元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (34元) | 28元 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (17元) | 7元 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (27元) | 7元 | + 290% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 29 (53元) | 40元 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 33% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 80 (148元) | 100元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (185元) | 112元 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 334 (616元) | 120元 | + 413% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (185元) | 195元 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 50元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (18元) | 38元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,844 (3,406元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (0.98元) | 1.00元 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (547元) | 168元 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (18元) | 40元 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 686 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.847
CNY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 22% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 13,412元
(﷼ 7,261)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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