- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Jeddah
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 4% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (元26) | 元32 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (元34) | 元26 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (元20) | 元9 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.62 (元8) | 元13 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (元12) | 元11 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (元10) | 元9 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (元18) | 元58 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (元13) | 元8 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (元14) | 元8 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元4.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元50 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (元12) | 元8 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (元2.96) | 元6 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (元5,314) | 元3,567 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (元3,839) | 元2,125 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (元320) | 元833 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (元2,969) | 元2,333 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (元2,266) | 元1,533 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (元160) | 元300 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (元347) | 元78 | + 343% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,439 (元2,474) | 元8,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 467 (元803) | 元2,000 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (元54) | 元44 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (元45) | 元50 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 24% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (元449) | 元467 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (元392) | 元250 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (元602) | 元553 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (元640) | 元950 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (元120,336) | 元155,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (元0.91) | 元7 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (元138) | 元138 | + 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 26 (元45) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 83% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 14 (元24) | 元15 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (元77) | 元10 | + 672% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 167 (元288) | 元100 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 23 (元40) | 元15 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (元31) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (元28) | 元28 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (元15) | 元7 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (元22) | 元7 | + 208% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 26 (元45) | 元40 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 27% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 85 (元147) | 元100 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (元172) | 元112 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 334 (元573) | 元120 | + 378% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (元172) | 元195 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元50 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (元17) | 元38 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元15 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,864 (元3,205) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (元0.91) | 元1.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (元509) | 元168 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (元17) | 元40 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 742 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.719
CNY
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,266
(﷼ 6,554)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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