- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 38 (70元) | 53元 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (43元) | 33元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (27元) | 15元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.92 (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (16元) | 16元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.41 (10元) | 8元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (25元) | 60元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (13元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.55 (7元) | 7元 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.64元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 115元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (13元) | 8元 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.03 (3.75元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,892 (7,189元) | 9,938元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,741 (5,063元) | 4,679元 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 406 (750元) | 428元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,100 (5,726元) | 5,568元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,897 (3,504元) | 3,518元 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (441元) | 294元 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 153 (283元) | 88元 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,240 (2,290元) | 2,285元 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 408 (754元) | 634元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (59元) | 40元 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (54元) | 38元 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 168 (310元) | 541元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (421元) | 279元 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (642元) | 615元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (547元) | 663元 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,299 (142,789元) | 143,740元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.55 (2.87元) | 7元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (340元) | 147元 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (23元) | 25元 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 57 (104元) | 38元 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 179 (330元) | 266元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (51元) | 29元 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (27元) | 36元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (28元) | 39元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (14元) | 9元 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (19元) | 14元 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (44元) | 59元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (149元) | 158元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 108 (200元) | 86元 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (494元) | 700元 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 235 (434元) | 384元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 61元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,119 (3,915元) | 3,282元 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (0.94元) | 1.04元 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 368 (679元) | 337元 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (46元) | 20元 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.847
CNY
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,031 prices entered by 891 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 16% more expensive than in China
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