Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 25 (€5.56) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (€5.69) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.33) | €3.63 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.95 (€1.09) | €0.99 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€2.00) | €2.98 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.33) | €2.65 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (€3.24) | €5.08 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.60) | €2.40 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.05 (€0.89) | €1.53 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.90 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€1.88) | €1.75 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.59 (€0.57) | €1.30 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,176 (€701) | €1,456 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,042 (€450) | €1,205 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 840 (€185) | €170 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,908 (€421) | €926 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,241 (€274) | €694 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 391 (€86) | €121 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 206 (€45) | €27 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,121 (€247) | €369 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 401 (€88) | €100 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (€4.81) | €6 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 20% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 155 (€34) | €74 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 168 (€37) | €35 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 346 (€76) | €86 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 294 (€65) | €115 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 60% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 81,487 (€17,979) | €22,547 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.75 (€0.39) | €1.32 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (€18) | €71 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (€2.27) | €6 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (€13) | €9 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 117 (€26) | €50 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 16 (€3.59) | €2.85 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (€3.91) | €2.05 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€3.68) | €2.12 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.78) | €1.36 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (€2.59) | €1.56 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€4.98) | €20 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 75 (€16) | €37 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 117 (€26) | €22 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 250 (€55) | €124 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (€31) | €56 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (€2.81) | €3.34 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.67 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,016 (€445) | €486 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (€0.12) | €0.12 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 303 (€67) | €36 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€5.78) | €7 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 38% cheaper than in Germany
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