Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to France
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (€10) | €19 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (€4.82) | €7 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (€1.38) | €1.37 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (€7) | €4.68 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.76) | €3.40 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (€5.08) | €7 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.65) | €2.76 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (€1.30) | €1.86 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.50 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €9 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (€2.93) | €2.31 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (€0.65) | €1.30 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (€943) | €1,708 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (€678) | €1,334 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (€135) | €191 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (€1,210) | €1,032 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (€433) | €849 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (€68) | €135 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (€56) | €28 | + 102% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (€247) | €457 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (€104) | €141 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €11 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (€12) | €16 | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 32% more expensive than in France | ||||
Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (€64) | €96 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (€84) | €40 | + 112% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (€76) | €100 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (€137) | €126 | + 9% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (€4,240) | €29,525 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (€0.54) | €1.89 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (€68) | €61 | + 13% | |
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) | ﷼ 6 (€1.57) | €3.03 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (€20) | €8 | + 149% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (€73) | €32 | + 131% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (€5.93) | €3.65 | + 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€5.00) | €3.90 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€4.79) | €3.83 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.71) | €2.58 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (€6) | €2.81 | + 116% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 16% cheaper than in France | ||||
Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (€12) | €48 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (€19) | €24 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (€107) | €103 | + 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (€75) | €75 | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €12 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (€2.95) | €5.04 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (€731) | €623 | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (€0.09) | €0.24 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (€107) | €36 | + 196% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (€5.88) | €11 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,536 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 16% cheaper than in France
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