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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 36 (64元) | 48元 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (41元) | 34元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (26元) | 14元 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.04 (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (17元) | 15元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.45 (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 3.71 (7元) | 6元 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.64元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 112元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (13元) | 7元 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.24 (4.00元) | 11元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,571 (6,390元) | 8,932元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,589 (4,633元) | 4,292元 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 611 (1,093元) | 423元 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,766 (4,950元) | 5,129元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,677 (3,000元) | 3,286元 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 263 (470元) | 275元 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 175 (313元) | 88元 | + 256% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,198 (2,144元) | 2,046元 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 419 (749元) | 714元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (61元) | 36元 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (56元) | 40元 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (342元) | 525元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 204 (365元) | 281元 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 343 (615元) | 629元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 298 (534元) | 675元 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,180 (134,536元) | 143,741元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.48 (2.65元) | 7元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 135 (242元) | 150元 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (27元) | 28元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 66 (119元) | 33元 | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 158 (282元) | 249元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 43 (77元) | 31元 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (28元) | 39元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (27元) | 36元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (13元) | 10元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (18元) | 14元 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (41元) | 56元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 97 (173元) | 155元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 128 (229元) | 89元 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 256 (457元) | 951元 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 187 (335元) | 386元 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 59元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (26元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 30元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,049 (3,666元) | 3,237元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.52 (0.93元) | 1.04元 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 350 (626元) | 301元 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (44元) | 21元 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.790
CNY
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,250 prices entered by 757 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 11% more expensive than in China
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