- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Jeddah
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 0% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 15 (元27) | 元43 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (元36) | 元26 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (元21) | 元10 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.00 (元9) | 元18 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (元12) | 元10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.79 (元10) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 10 (元18) | 元83 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (元14) | 元6 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (元14) | 元5.66 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.60 (元4.62) | 元4.20 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 64 (元113) | 元80 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.45 (元10) | 元8 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (元3.06) | 元6 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 62% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (元5,497) | 元3,286 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (元3,972) | 元2,010 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (元331) | 元483 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (元3,072) | 元2,512 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (元2,344) | 元1,454 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (元165) | 元100 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (元359) | 元65 | + 449% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,734 (元3,085) | 元10,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 474 (元843) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (元59) | 元38 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 34 (元61) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (元465) | 元509 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (元405) | 元100 | + 305% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (元622) | 元680 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (元662) | 元1,500 | - 56% | |
| 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124,493) | 元175,811 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (元0.94) | 元7 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (元142) | 元147 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 38 (元67) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 124% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (元23) | 元15 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 62 (元111) | 元10 | + 1009% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 202 (元359) | 元100 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 20 (元36) | 元15 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (元33) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (元30) | 元28 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (元17) | 元7 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (元26) | 元7 | + 275% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 30 (元53) | 元40 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 9% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 138 (元245) | 元100 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (元178) | 元112 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 291 (元517) | 元120 | + 331% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (元178) | 元195 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 25 (元44) | 元50 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (元17) | 元38 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (元5.34) | 元15 | - 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 798 (元1,419) | 元3,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (元0.94) | 元1.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (元527) | 元168 | + 213% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (元18) | 元40 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 908 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 15% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元10,424
(﷼ 5,861)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,100
in Zhengzhou.
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