- 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26) | 元43 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 20 (元35) | 元26 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (元21) | 元10 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.91 (元9) | 元18 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (元12) | 元10 | + 23% | |
| 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 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8 (元14) | 元5.66 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.60 (元4.59) | 元4.20 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 64 (元112) | 元80 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.75 (元10) | 元8 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.72 (元3.04) | 元6 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 61% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,091 (元5,454) | 元3,286 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,233 (元3,941) | 元2,010 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 186 (元328) | 元483 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,727 (元3,048) | 元2,375 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,318 (元2,326) | 元1,454 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 93 (元164) | 元100 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 202 (元356) | 元65 | + 445% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,715 (元3,027) | 元10,000 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 427 (元754) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 40 (元71) | 元38 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (元58) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 261 (元461) | 元509 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (元402) | 元100 | + 302% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (元618) | 元680 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 372 (元657) | 元1,500 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 24% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,000 (元123,523) | 元175,811 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.53 (元0.94) | 元7 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (元141) | 元117 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 36 (元63) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 98% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (元30) | 元15 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 45 (元80) | 元10 | + 702% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 181 (元319) | 元100 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 21 (元36) | 元15 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (元31) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (元26) | 元28 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (元16) | 元7 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (元19) | 元7 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 27 (元48) | 元40 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 25% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 102 (元181) | 元100 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (元176) | 元112 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 291 (元513) | 元120 | + 328% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 100 (元176) | 元195 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 24 (元43) | 元50 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (元17) | 元38 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 3.00 (元5.29) | 元15 | - 66% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ﷼ 2,347 (元4,142) | - | - | |
| 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522) | 元168 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 10 (元18) | 元40 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 794 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 18% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元10,876
(﷼ 6,163)
in Jeddah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,200
in Zhengzhou.
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