Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 34 (Rp 122,457) | Rp 62,389 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (Rp 84,006) | Rp 50,984 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (Rp 53,355) | Rp 28,698 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.68 (Rp 17,086) | Rp 18,889 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (Rp 29,684) | Rp 25,674 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.15 (Rp 18,813) | Rp 15,384 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (Rp 54,812) | Rp 69,458 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Rp 24,793) | Rp 39,153 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (Rp 15,431) | Rp 19,538 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 30,210 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 433,415 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (Rp 28,808) | Rp 15,764 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.36 (Rp 8,607) | Rp 14,528 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,391 (Rp 12,381,308) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,152 (Rp 7,857,079) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 453 (Rp 1,654,751) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,205 (Rp 8,051,595) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,531 (Rp 5,590,765) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 262 (Rp 956,351) | Rp 660,848 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 171 (Rp 623,131) | Rp 281,571 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,266 (Rp 4,624,135) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 387 (Rp 1,412,513) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (Rp 118,768) | Rp 52,955 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (Rp 121,818) | Rp 55,185 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 193 (Rp 704,670) | Rp 658,752 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 180 (Rp 656,667) | Rp 531,171 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (Rp 1,271,042) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 278 (Rp 1,016,498) | Rp 911,737 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,007 (Rp 281,193,466) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.54 (Rp 5,619) | Rp 9,131 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 225 (Rp 822,208) | Rp 360,956 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (Rp 45,538) | Rp 32,065 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 58 (Rp 213,317) | Rp 138,988 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 113 (Rp 413,746) | Rp 257,547 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 32 (Rp 115,273) | Rp 41,237 | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Rp 62,916) | Rp 24,297 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (Rp 64,465) | Rp 30,182 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (Rp 26,558) | Rp 19,131 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (Rp 37,491) | Rp 14,080 | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (Rp 59,260) | Rp 66,998 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 82 (Rp 299,202) | Rp 184,609 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 141 (Rp 513,838) | Rp 105,675 | + 386% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 239 (Rp 873,520) | Rp 359,301 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 157 (Rp 573,956) | Rp 433,102 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 128,455 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (Rp 47,192) | Rp 46,128 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 51,877 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,809 (Rp 6,603,951) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 (Rp 1,955) | Rp 1,406 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 322 (Rp 1,176,362) | Rp 572,358 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (Rp 97,875) | Rp 24,250 | + 304% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
3651.517
IDR
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia
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