- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (€9) | €11 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.47) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.47) | €3.77 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.01 (€1.17) | €0.98 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€2.20) | €3.14 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.41 (€1.27) | €2.46 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.25) | €5.14 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.65) | €2.36 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (€0.86) | €1.57 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.92 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (€1.67) | €1.78 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.93 (€0.45) | €1.26 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 26% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,752 (€879) | €1,455 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,811 (€659) | €1,086 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 435 (€102) | €188 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (€762) | €912 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,889 (€443) | €680 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (€60) | €125 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (€38) | €24 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,223 (€287) | €373 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 413 (€97) | €94 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (€8) | €5.47 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €13 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 10% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (€45) | €85 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 242 (€57) | €35 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 355 (€83) | €89 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 297 (€69) | €109 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 76,810 (€18,001) | €20,734 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.53 (€0.36) | €1.42 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (€43) | €74 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 2% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (€2.86) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 60 (€14) | €9 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 187 (€44) | €65 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €3.32 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.70) | €2.20 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.68) | €2.21 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.82) | €1.38 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (€2.51) | €1.40 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€5.37) | €20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 6% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 73 (€17) | €31 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (€26) | €22 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (€63) | €111 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (€54) | €54 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (€3.60) | €3.25 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.42 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,955 (€458) | €445 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (€0.12) | €0.13 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (€85) | €36 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€5.85) | €6 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 22% cheaper than in Germany
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