- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (Rp 147,164) | Rp 65,531 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (Rp 87,864) | Rp 49,511 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (Rp 55,574) | Rp 30,885 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (Rp 18,843) | Rp 18,934 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (Rp 33,717) | Rp 22,695 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.45 (Rp 20,419) | Rp 14,388 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (Rp 51,997) | Rp 60,646 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Rp 26,363) | Rp 37,954 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.63 (Rp 13,613) | Rp 18,653 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 31,286 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 371,771 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (Rp 26,736) | Rp 18,926 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.93 (Rp 7,249) | Rp 15,260 | - 52% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,752 (Rp 14,066,775) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,811 (Rp 10,539,546) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 435 (Rp 1,632,654) | Rp 887,496 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (Rp 12,189,488) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,889 (Rp 7,081,151) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (Rp 959,863) | Rp 667,380 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (Rp 614,418) | Rp 252,522 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,223 (Rp 4,585,675) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 413 (Rp 1,549,769) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (Rp 125,804) | Rp 59,625 | + 111% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (Rp 117,158) | Rp 55,089 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 70% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (Rp 714,762) | Rp 659,239 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 242 (Rp 906,615) | Rp 428,524 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 355 (Rp 1,332,389) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 297 (Rp 1,111,717) | Rp 936,471 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 76,810 (Rp 287,969,527) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.60 (Rp 5,989) | Rp 8,761 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (Rp 688,905) | Rp 382,650 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (Rp 45,692) | Rp 24,611 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 60 (Rp 226,721) | Rp 90,441 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 187 (Rp 701,498) | Rp 332,164 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (Rp 114,490) | Rp 45,296 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 59,193) | Rp 23,390 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 58,896) | Rp 32,514 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (Rp 29,194) | Rp 15,188 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (Rp 40,089) | Rp 12,682 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (Rp 85,923) | Rp 81,236 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 73 (Rp 274,360) | Rp 211,083 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (Rp 419,506) | Rp 99,257 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (Rp 1,000,455) | Rp 460,234 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 228 (Rp 856,377) | Rp 497,062 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 118,309 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (Rp 57,185) | Rp 45,661 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 54,748 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,955 (Rp 7,328,479) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Rp 1,989) | Rp 1,846 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (Rp 1,365,985) | Rp 521,125 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Rp 93,535) | Rp 24,789 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3749.100
IDR
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,095 prices entered by 590 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia
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