Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 27% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 34 (€8) | €12 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.48) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.48) | €3.86 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.79 (€1.15) | €0.95 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (€2.00) | €2.88 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.37 (€1.29) | €2.48 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (€3.60) | €5.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.66) | €2.35 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.37 (€1.05) | €1.64 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.93 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.91) | €1.79 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.41 (€0.58) | €1.25 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,197 (€768) | €1,475 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,196 (€528) | €1,105 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 457 (€110) | €201 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,218 (€533) | €924 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,586 (€381) | €702 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 378 (€91) | €132 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 167 (€40) | €23 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,226 (€295) | €401 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 395 (€95) | €87 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (€8) | €5.98 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €13 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 197 (€47) | €80 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 164 (€39) | €38 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (€84) | €91 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 282 (€68) | €112 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 71,720 (€17,227) | €21,012 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.51 (€0.36) | €1.42 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 164 (€39) | €76 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (€2.71) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 58 (€14) | €11 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 113 (€27) | €54 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €3.83 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.14) | €2.04 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.11) | €2.31 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.74) | €1.31 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (€2.57) | €1.54 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.96) | €19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 87 (€21) | €34 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 143 (€34) | €21 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 223 (€54) | €85 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 157 (€38) | €57 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (€3.11) | €3.17 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.69 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,809 (€434) | €454 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (€0.12) | €0.10 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (€79) | €40 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 29% cheaper than in Germany
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