- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (74元) | 53元 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (43元) | 34元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (27元) | 15元 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (9元) | 15元 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (16元) | 16元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.55 (10元) | 8元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (25元) | 61元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (13元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.78元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.96 (3.60元) | 12元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,789 (6,944元) | 9,733元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,719 (4,983元) | 4,487元 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 428 (785元) | 446元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (5,959元) | 5,612元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,946 (3,567元) | 3,578元 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (469元) | 325元 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (300元) | 85元 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,249 (2,289元) | 2,229元 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (746元) | 670元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (61元) | 39元 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (56元) | 38元 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (349元) | 545元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (425元) | 270元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 352 (645元) | 612元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 311 (570元) | 685元 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,303 (138,015元) | 143,984元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 (2.89元) | 7元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (337元) | 153元 | + 121% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 2% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (23元) | 27元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (112元) | 34元 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 190 (348元) | 456元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (56元) | 28元 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (29元) | 37元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (29元) | 37元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (15元) | 10元 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (20元) | 14元 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (42元) | 60元 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 84 (153元) | 155元 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (203元) | 87元 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (489元) | 749元 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 239 (439元) | 368元 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (29元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,034 (3,728元) | 3,274元 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (0.98元) | 1.00元 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (668元) | 300元 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (45元) | 20元 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.833
CNY
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,993 prices entered by 861 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 16% more expensive than in China
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