Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (Rp 111,496) | Rp 48,924 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 (Rp 95,014) | Rp 55,115 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (Rp 62,836) | Rp 32,165 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.74 (Rp 18,099) | Rp 20,667 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (Rp 33,548) | Rp 25,337 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Rp 23,542) | Rp 17,064 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (Rp 57,002) | Rp 61,721 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Rp 27,831) | Rp 37,576 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.05 (Rp 15,486) | Rp 19,651 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 33,333 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 374,037 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (Rp 31,979) | Rp 18,761 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.02 (Rp 7,704) | Rp 18,326 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,446 (Rp 13,169,707) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,026 (Rp 7,742,114) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 843 (Rp 3,221,019) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,495 (Rp 9,534,765) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,508 (Rp 5,760,985) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 462 (Rp 1,764,226) | Rp 979,539 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 144 (Rp 551,591) | Rp 329,516 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,233 (Rp 4,710,632) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 385 (Rp 1,469,489) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (Rp 90,288) | Rp 66,640 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 25 (Rp 94,348) | Rp 68,439 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 127 (Rp 487,205) | Rp 680,041 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 169 (Rp 645,563) | Rp 424,371 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 353 (Rp 1,347,363) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 268 (Rp 1,025,188) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,245 (Rp 341,052,986) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.65 (Rp 6,304) | Rp 8,926 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 391 (Rp 1,492,315) | Rp 228,023 | + 554% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (Rp 39,967) | Rp 23,270 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 65 (Rp 250,281) | Rp 59,151 | + 323% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 145 (Rp 555,019) | Rp 256,292 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 22 (Rp 82,633) | Rp 80,956 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (Rp 69,594) | Rp 22,650 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (Rp 67,780) | Rp 44,295 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Rp 26,251) | Rp 22,030 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (Rp 49,345) | Rp 12,336 | + 300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (Rp 87,696) | Rp 89,053 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 88 (Rp 338,052) | Rp 176,169 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 116 (Rp 441,886) | Rp 105,763 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 235 (Rp 899,432) | Rp 650,328 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 216 (Rp 825,573) | Rp 361,319 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 133,391 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (Rp 63,862) | Rp 36,857 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 48,318 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,833 (Rp 7,003,906) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.77 (Rp 2,956) | Rp 1,787 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 275 (Rp 1,052,756) | Rp 604,695 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Rp 94,824) | Rp 28,321 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,820 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3821.549
IDR
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia
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