Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 17% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (17 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (17 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (9 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (3.81 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (9 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (3.79 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (8 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (4.78 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (2.50 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.71 FJ$ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 17 FJ$ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (5.06 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (1.44 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 78% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,733 (2,795 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,986 (1,763 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 780 (460 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,002 (1,773 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,898 (1,121 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,242 (733 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (149 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (1,335 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (292 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (15 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (35 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 453% | |
| Clothes | + 406% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 406% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 196 (116 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 399 (236 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 843% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 428 (253 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 358 (211 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 34% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (53,338 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (1.10 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 154 (91 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 126% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (8 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (44 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 527% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (115 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (21 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 242% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (13 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (7 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (11 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (25 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 58% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (90 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 134 (79 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 352% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 507 (299 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (128 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 11 FJ$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6 FJ$ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (2,166 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 (0.32 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 234 (138 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (14 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 445 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.590
FJD
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 50% more expensive than in Fiji
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