Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 53 (₨1,166) | ₨387 | + 202% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 42 (₨936) | ₨353 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (₨375) | ₨172 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (₨135) | ₨58 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 25 (₨552) | ₨86 | + 539% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 9 (₨193) | ₨46 | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (₨434) | ₨262 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (₨177) | ₨165 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.23 (₨116) | ₨32 | + 265% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨169 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨798 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (₨185) | ₨98 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.24 (₨72) | ₨40 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 330% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 330% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,293 (₨95,102) | ₨35,685 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (₨101,191) | ₨22,997 | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (₨41,132) | ₨4,784 | + 760% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 7,136 (₨158,102) | ₨27,549 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,725 (₨82,531) | ₨16,227 | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (₨26,616) | ₨5,217 | + 410% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (₨5,538) | ₨630 | + 779% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (₨36,489) | ₨31,090 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (₨9,840) | ₨11,916 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (₨908) | ₨571 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (₨662) | ₨595 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 178% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 178% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (₨5,821) | ₨2,383 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 386 (₨8,548) | ₨2,947 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (₨6,855) | ₨4,074 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (₨12,410) | ₨3,115 | + 298% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 133% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (₨2,121,684) | ₨1,501,930 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (₨49) | ₨105 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 294 (₨6,522) | ₨1,156 | + 464% | |
| Personal Care | + 176% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (₨142) | ₨155 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (₨1,811) | ₨289 | + 526% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (₨6,614) | ₨932 | + 610% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (₨537) | ₨381 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (₨453) | ₨204 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (₨340) | ₨288 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (₨245) | ₨178 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 22 (₨495) | ₨94 | + 427% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (₨560) | ₨317 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 152% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (₨3,362) | ₨1,414 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (₨2,223) | ₨584 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (₨9,722) | ₨1,372 | + 608% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (₨6,788) | ₨2,007 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨817 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (₨460) | ₨226 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨179 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (₨59,916) | ₨53,125 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 547% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 396 (₨8,772) | ₨1,424 | + 516% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (₨516) | ₨268 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,901 prices entered by 1,347 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 190% more expensive than in India
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