Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (₨728) | ₨388 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (₨684) | ₨353 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (₨390) | ₨163 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (₨140) | ₨59 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 17 (₨389) | ₨91 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (₨142) | ₨43 | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (₨343) | ₨267 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (₨187) | ₨197 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.09 (₨114) | ₨36 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨169 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨900 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (₨182) | ₨92 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.75 (₨84) | ₨43 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 212% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,428 (₨166,166) | ₨56,728 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,953 (₨88,428) | ₨34,497 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 451 (₨10,094) | ₨5,621 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,241 (₨94,883) | ₨28,691 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,855 (₨63,870) | ₨16,772 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 706 (₨15,801) | ₨3,792 | + 317% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 258 (₨5,764) | ₨700 | + 723% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,142 (₨25,543) | ₨27,508 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 435 (₨9,733) | ₨10,341 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (₨775) | ₨441 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 61 (₨1,375) | ₨739 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 182 (₨4,068) | ₨2,507 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 207 (₨4,634) | ₨2,722 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 396 (₨8,856) | ₨4,205 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 324 (₨7,239) | ₨3,037 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,922 (₨2,123,525) | ₨2,137,460 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.26 (₨51) | ₨103 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 146 (₨3,262) | ₨1,271 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8 (₨168) | ₨124 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 90 (₨2,013) | ₨238 | + 746% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 198 (₨4,434) | ₨1,011 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (₨537) | ₨324 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (₨449) | ₨196 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (₨346) | ₨266 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16 (₨347) | ₨159 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 20 (₨457) | ₨83 | + 452% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (₨559) | ₨295 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 112 (₨2,495) | ₨1,532 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 118 (₨2,646) | ₨724 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (₨4,480) | ₨1,684 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (₨4,873) | ₨2,107 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨729 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (₨376) | ₨204 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨208 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,708 (₨60,582) | ₨42,902 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.35 (₨8) | ₨3.86 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 397 (₨8,889) | ₨1,794 | + 396% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (₨582) | ₨313 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 107% more expensive than in India
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