Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 37 (Taka 1,211) | Taka 267 | + 353% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 546 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (Taka 561) | Taka 218 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (Taka 217) | Taka 92 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (Taka 449) | Taka 154 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Taka 202) | Taka 88 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 17 (Taka 562) | Taka 475 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Taka 254) | Taka 305 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.25 (Taka 170) | Taka 56 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 407 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,595 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Taka 291) | Taka 137 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.95 (Taka 128) | Taka 76 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 322% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 322% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,072 (Taka 228,861) | Taka 38,619 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,312 (Taka 139,536) | Taka 21,828 | + 539% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 431 (Taka 13,946) | Taka 5,017 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,885 (Taka 158,083) | Taka 25,126 | + 529% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,120 (Taka 100,970) | Taka 15,134 | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 646 (Taka 20,911) | Taka 10,000 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 243 (Taka 7,863) | Taka 1,380 | + 470% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,135 (Taka 36,737) | Taka 44,973 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 499 (Taka 16,141) | Taka 9,570 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50 (Taka 1,629) | Taka 533 | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 53 (Taka 1,704) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (Taka 6,177) | Taka 2,114 | + 192% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 227 (Taka 7,348) | Taka 2,450 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 432 (Taka 13,983) | Taka 4,870 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 382 (Taka 12,346) | Taka 4,397 | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 62,145 (Taka 2,011,100) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.27 (Taka 74) | Taka 109 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 156 (Taka 5,048) | Taka 2,433 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (Taka 345) | Taka 836 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 141 (Taka 4,557) | Taka 682 | + 568% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 272 (Taka 8,818) | Taka 1,500 | + 488% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 69 (Taka 2,229) | Taka 360 | + 519% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (Taka 663) | Taka 411 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Taka 520) | Taka 625 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 12 (Taka 381) | Taka 102 | + 274% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 16 (Taka 507) | Taka 129 | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (Taka 1,078) | Taka 380 | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 157% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 194 (Taka 6,270) | Taka 1,745 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 128 (Taka 4,129) | Taka 1,011 | + 309% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 222 (Taka 7,194) | Taka 3,000 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 424 (Taka 13,721) | Taka 3,597 | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,519 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (Taka 585) | Taka 253 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 580 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,512 (Taka 81,291) | Taka 35,756 | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (Taka 10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 436 (Taka 14,119) | Taka 2,307 | + 512% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Taka 812) | Taka 327 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
32.361
BDT
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 929 prices entered by 313 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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