Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €20 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (€4.41) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.59) | €1.36 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (€3.96) | €4.89 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.57) | €3.60 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (€3.98) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€2.12) | €2.69 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.12 (€1.29) | €2.14 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.48 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €9 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€2.13) | €2.52 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.61 (€0.91) | €1.40 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,199 (€1,814) | €1,628 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,041 (€1,018) | €1,357 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 507 (€128) | €185 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,310 (€1,086) | €895 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,838 (€715) | €729 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 706 (€178) | €124 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 254 (€64) | €24 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,109 (€280) | €317 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 405 (€102) | €160 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 38 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 48 (€12) | €17 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 181 (€46) | €90 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 201 (€51) | €42 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 399 (€101) | €105 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 337 (€85) | €117 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,922 (€23,914) | €27,824 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.27 (€0.57) | €1.79 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 146 (€37) | €66 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 48% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8 (€1.90) | €3.03 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 90 (€23) | €7 | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 198 (€50) | €27 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80 (€20) | €5.82 | + 246% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€5.05) | €4.25 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.89) | €4.31 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16 (€3.91) | €2.66 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 21 (€5.33) | €2.82 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 34 (€8) | €24 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 112 (€28) | €45 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120 (€30) | €24 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (€50) | €104 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (€55) | €68 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (€4.60) | €4.59 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,708 (€682) | €657 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.35 (€0.09) | €0.27 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 405 (€102) | €32 | + 223% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 17% cheaper than in France
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