- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Germany
- Comparison
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 | ﷼ 39 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (€5.49) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.40) | €3.73 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.06 (€1.18) | €0.98 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€2.06) | €3.08 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.53 (€1.29) | €2.46 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.18) | €5.12 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.64) | €2.45 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.56 (€0.83) | €1.55 | - 47% | |
| 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 (€1.65) | €1.77 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.95 (€0.45) | €1.24 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,926 (€914) | €1,447 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,777 (€646) | €1,087 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 411 (€96) | €182 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,407 (€793) | €907 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,996 (€465) | €679 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (€56) | €129 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 162 (€38) | €24 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,232 (€287) | €371 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 406 (€95) | €94 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €5.40 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 187 (€44) | €87 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 231 (€54) | €35 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (€82) | €92 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 302 (€70) | €113 | - 38% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 77,299 (€17,993) | €20,454 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.56 (€0.36) | €1.41 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180 (€42) | €74 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 0% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (€2.83) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 58 (€13) | €9 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 184 (€43) | €60 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (€6) | €3.25 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.68) | €2.20 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.67) | €2.12 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.79) | €1.36 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.39) | €1.45 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€5.45) | €20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 6% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 79 (€18) | €31 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (€26) | €22 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (€62) | €128 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 230 (€54) | €53 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.73) | €3.25 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.44 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,085 (€485) | €454 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.52 (€0.12) | €0.12 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 359 (€84) | €37 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€5.75) | €6 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 23% cheaper than in Germany
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