- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Jeddah
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 5% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (元25) | 元26 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (元34) | 元25 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (元20) | 元8 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.70 (元8) | 元15 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (元11) | 元9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (元10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (元17) | 元83 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (元13) | 元6 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (元13) | 元5.66 | + 135% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 7 (元11) | 元8 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (元2.89) | 元6 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 59% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (元5,187) | 元3,286 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (元3,748) | 元2,010 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (元312) | 元483 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (元2,898) | 元2,375 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (元2,212) | 元1,454 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (元156) | 元100 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (元338) | 元65 | + 418% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,444 (元2,423) | 元10,000 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 448 (元751) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (元47) | 元38 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (元48) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 47% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (元439) | 元509 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (元382) | 元100 | + 282% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (元587) | 元680 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (元625) | 元1,500 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 29% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (元117,465) | 元183,333 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (元0.89) | 元7 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (元134) | 元117 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 29 (元49) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 75% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (元23) | 元15 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (元75) | 元10 | + 653% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 154 (元259) | 元100 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 23 (元39) | 元15 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (元30) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (元27) | 元28 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (元15) | 元7 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (元21) | 元7 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 26 (元43) | 元40 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 90 (元151) | 元100 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (元168) | 元112 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 334 (元560) | 元120 | + 366% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (元168) | 元195 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元50 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (元16) | 元38 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,864 (元3,128) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (元0.89) | 元1.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (元497) | 元168 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (元17) | 元40 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 776 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.678
CNY
/
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 17% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元10,734
(﷼ 6,397)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,200
in Zhengzhou.
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