Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 25 (43元) | 55元 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (44元) | 37元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (26元) | 16元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.95 (9元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (16元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (10元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (25元) | 56元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (12元) | 13元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.05 (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 119元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (15元) | 9元 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.59 (4.45元) | 10元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,176 (5,458元) | 7,672元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,042 (3,509元) | 4,711元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 840 (1,444元) | 412元 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,908 (3,279元) | 7,031元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,241 (2,133元) | 4,064元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 391 (671元) | 279元 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 206 (354元) | 88元 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,121 (1,927元) | 2,091元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 401 (689元) | 619元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (37元) | 43元 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (48元) | 41元 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 155 (267元) | 415元 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 168 (288元) | 211元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 346 (595元) | 590元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 294 (505元) | 663元 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 81,487 (140,060元) | 159,594元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.75 (3.00元) | 6元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (138元) | 176元 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (18元) | 30元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (101元) | 36元 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 117 (202元) | 440元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 16 (28元) | 35元 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (30元) | 38元 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (29元) | 36元 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (14元) | 10元 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (20元) | 11元 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (39元) | 80元 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 75 (128元) | 206元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (201元) | 98元 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 250 (430元) | 743元 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (243元) | 429元 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 67元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (22元) | 35元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,016 (3,466元) | 3,535元 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (0.90元) | 0.68元 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 303 (520元) | 481元 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (45元) | 23元 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in China
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