Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (Taka 740) | Taka 263 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (Taka 543) | Taka 344 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (Taka 352) | Taka 162 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.46 (Taka 101) | Taka 74 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (Taka 187) | Taka 112 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.42 (Taka 123) | Taka 50 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (Taka 301) | Taka 581 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Taka 171) | Taka 172 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.92 (Taka 89) | Taka 26 | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 391 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,738 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (Taka 182) | Taka 103 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.27 (Taka 51) | Taka 41 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,794 (Taka 85,783) | Taka 59,451 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,050 (Taka 46,343) | Taka 33,978 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 483 (Taka 10,917) | Taka 4,046 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,701 (Taka 61,068) | Taka 35,113 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,634 (Taka 36,953) | Taka 15,590 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 298 (Taka 6,732) | Taka 3,803 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 156 (Taka 3,516) | Taka 1,167 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,376 (Taka 31,106) | Taka 35,909 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 406 (Taka 9,186) | Taka 13,069 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (Taka 673) | Taka 431 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (Taka 653) | Taka 852 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 178 (Taka 4,025) | Taka 1,746 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 193 (Taka 4,355) | Taka 1,826 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 343 (Taka 7,750) | Taka 5,220 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 247 (Taka 5,586) | Taka 4,121 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 70,182 (Taka 1,586,819) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.52 (Taka 34) | Taka 96 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 281 (Taka 6,348) | Taka 2,898 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (Taka 265) | Taka 133 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 68 (Taka 1,547) | Taka 498 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 157 (Taka 3,540) | Taka 1,000 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 32 (Taka 714) | Taka 400 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Taka 390) | Taka 164 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (Taka 434) | Taka 356 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Taka 169) | Taka 84 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (Taka 249) | Taka 141 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (Taka 479) | Taka 167 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 111% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 69 (Taka 1,565) | Taka 1,289 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 118 (Taka 2,661) | Taka 888 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 202 (Taka 4,574) | Taka 2,301 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 196 (Taka 4,427) | Taka 1,790 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 817 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (Taka 315) | Taka 304 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 536 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,883 (Taka 42,577) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.49 (Taka 11) | Taka 1.67 | + 562% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 350 (Taka 7,913) | Taka 1,882 | + 320% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Taka 570) | Taka 272 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,549 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
22.610
BDT
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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