Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 25 (Taka 569) | Taka 230 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (Taka 583) | Taka 376 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (Taka 341) | Taka 184 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.95 (Taka 112) | Taka 79 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (Taka 205) | Taka 105 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Taka 136) | Taka 54 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (Taka 332) | Taka 526 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Taka 164) | Taka 159 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.05 (Taka 91) | Taka 28 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 442 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,478 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Taka 192) | Taka 102 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.59 (Taka 58) | Taka 45 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,176 (Taka 71,709) | Taka 64,159 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,042 (Taka 46,099) | Taka 34,477 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 840 (Taka 18,970) | Taka 4,050 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,908 (Taka 43,075) | Taka 39,073 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,241 (Taka 28,019) | Taka 22,885 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 391 (Taka 8,820) | Taka 4,140 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 206 (Taka 4,655) | Taka 1,099 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,121 (Taka 25,311) | Taka 37,254 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 401 (Taka 9,049) | Taka 15,000 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (Taka 493) | Taka 411 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (Taka 637) | Taka 621 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 155 (Taka 3,510) | Taka 1,987 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 168 (Taka 3,787) | Taka 2,314 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 346 (Taka 7,822) | Taka 4,295 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 294 (Taka 6,641) | Taka 4,454 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 81,487 (Taka 1,840,034) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.75 (Taka 39) | Taka 94 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (Taka 1,813) | Taka 1,477 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (Taka 232) | Taka 129 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (Taka 1,330) | Taka 491 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 117 (Taka 2,649) | Taka 1,039 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 16 (Taka 367) | Taka 405 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (Taka 400) | Taka 230 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Taka 376) | Taka 411 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (Taka 182) | Taka 82 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (Taka 265) | Taka 100 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (Taka 509) | Taka 240 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 75 (Taka 1,686) | Taka 1,281 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (Taka 2,640) | Taka 958 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 250 (Taka 5,646) | Taka 2,373 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (Taka 3,191) | Taka 2,103 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,179 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (Taka 287) | Taka 284 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 658 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,016 (Taka 45,532) | Taka 35,756 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Taka 12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 303 (Taka 6,831) | Taka 1,420 | + 381% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (Taka 591) | Taka 259 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
22.581
BDT
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,919 prices entered by 375 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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