Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 36 (3,466 Ft) | 4,113 Ft | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (3,047 Ft) | 2,776 Ft | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (1,769 Ft) | 1,089 Ft | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (637 Ft) | 466 Ft | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (1,346 Ft) | 1,159 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (612 Ft) | 1,008 Ft | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 17 (1,704 Ft) | 3,192 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (797 Ft) | 700 Ft | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.27 (514 Ft) | 455 Ft | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 363 Ft | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,215 Ft | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (839 Ft) | 787 Ft | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.54 (345 Ft) | 336 Ft | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 79% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 6,855 (668,688 Ft) | 417,197 Ft | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,375 (426,808 Ft) | 303,162 Ft | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 451 (43,988 Ft) | 46,339 Ft | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,946 (482,460 Ft) | 229,437 Ft | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,152 (307,519 Ft) | 201,290 Ft | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 413 (40,240 Ft) | 32,480 Ft | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 270 (26,301 Ft) | 6,253 Ft | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,006 (98,110 Ft) | 125,536 Ft | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 472 (46,001 Ft) | 33,822 Ft | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 47 (4,557 Ft) | 4,702 Ft | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 32 (3,094 Ft) | 3,320 Ft | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 34% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (19,326 Ft) | 23,829 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 227 (22,149 Ft) | 13,613 Ft | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 438 (42,772 Ft) | 28,243 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 623 (60,739 Ft) | 33,236 Ft | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 62,145 (6,062,253 Ft) | 9,731,730 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.26 (221 Ft) | 625 Ft | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 156 (15,198 Ft) | 8,985 Ft | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 62% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 22 (2,167 Ft) | 3,301 Ft | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 141 (13,736 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 275 (26,778 Ft) | 18,279 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 69 (6,720 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 21 (2,045 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (1,483 Ft) | 1,843 Ft | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 12 (1,210 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 16 (1,529 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 30 (2,890 Ft) | 5,672 Ft | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 51% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 185 (18,015 Ft) | 12,898 Ft | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 127 (12,427 Ft) | 5,704 Ft | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 222 (21,684 Ft) | 15,629 Ft | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 431 (42,082 Ft) | 19,603 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,123 Ft | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (1,809 Ft) | 1,226 Ft | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 913 Ft | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,512 (245,042 Ft) | 254,170 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (30 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 432 (42,177 Ft) | 20,675 Ft | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (2,572 Ft) | 2,197 Ft | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 34% more expensive than in Hungary
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