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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (Taka 792) | Taka 311 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (Taka 513) | Taka 417 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (Taka 350) | Taka 237 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.12 (Taka 115) | Taka 76 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (Taka 226) | Taka 106 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (Taka 129) | Taka 59 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (Taka 353) | Taka 355 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Taka 161) | Taka 154 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.11 (Taka 92) | Taka 25 | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Taka 393 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,924 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (Taka 158) | Taka 102 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.08 (Taka 47) | Taka 50 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,484 (Taka 78,350) | Taka 41,277 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,000 (Taka 67,458) | Taka 34,887 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 641 (Taka 14,408) | Taka 3,966 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,834 (Taka 63,713) | Taka 40,143 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,667 (Taka 37,482) | Taka 22,336 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 301 (Taka 6,776) | Taka 3,597 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 174 (Taka 3,913) | Taka 1,428 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,182 (Taka 26,576) | Taka 42,851 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 457 (Taka 10,270) | Taka 12,653 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 37 (Taka 831) | Taka 317 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 37 (Taka 825) | Taka 563 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 189 (Taka 4,259) | Taka 2,187 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 204 (Taka 4,579) | Taka 2,113 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 355 (Taka 7,979) | Taka 5,024 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 323 (Taka 7,253) | Taka 3,957 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 76,543 (Taka 1,721,105) | Taka 2,393,140 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.46 (Taka 33) | Taka 88 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 153 (Taka 3,450) | Taka 3,138 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (Taka 303) | Taka 272 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 70 (Taka 1,585) | Taka 579 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 205 (Taka 4,602) | Taka 1,088 | + 323% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 68 (Taka 1,529) | Taka 319 | + 379% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (Taka 333) | Taka 326 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Taka 360) | Taka 385 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (Taka 185) | Taka 90 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (Taka 223) | Taka 117 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (Taka 492) | Taka 270 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 86 (Taka 1,934) | Taka 1,216 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 135 (Taka 3,027) | Taka 772 | + 292% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 262 (Taka 5,899) | Taka 2,511 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 191 (Taka 4,285) | Taka 2,227 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,143 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (Taka 319) | Taka 322 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 420 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,096 (Taka 47,122) | Taka 35,756 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.52 (Taka 12) | Taka 13 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 349 (Taka 7,840) | Taka 1,751 | + 348% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (Taka 590) | Taka 224 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
22.485
BDT
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,661 prices entered by 524 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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