Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 32% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.70) | €5.28 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.59) | €1.20 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (€3.95) | €3.56 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.58) | €2.80 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (€3.18) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.99) | €2.65 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (€1.04) | €1.80 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.94 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€2.11) | €1.83 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (€0.60) | €1.65 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,989 (€982) | €1,972 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (€705) | €1,522 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (€187) | €194 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (€698) | €1,251 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (€420) | €943 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (€162) | €170 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (€62) | €34 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (€556) | €408 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (€122) | €144 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (€14) | €18 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (€43) | €84 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (€62) | €36 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (€102) | €89 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (€91) | €122 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (€22,231) | €25,515 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (€0.46) | €1.97 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (€37) | €73 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (€3.19) | €11 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (€18) | €8 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (€48) | €90 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (€9) | €3.58 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (€5.45) | €2.54 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.65) | €3.40 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.72) | €1.63 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (€4.61) | €1.53 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (€11) | €21 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (€42) | €41 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (€27) | €24 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (€171) | €84 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (€53) | €59 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (€4.34) | €3.45 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.04 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (€903) | €578 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (€0.14) | €0.10 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (€73) | €44 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 24% cheaper than in Germany
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