Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (Rp 167,236) | Rp 67,167 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (Rp 135,168) | Rp 61,090 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (Rp 73,257) | Rp 32,593 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (Rp 28,356) | Rp 25,633 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 15 (Rp 63,855) | Rp 31,337 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Rp 26,136) | Rp 12,592 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 18 (Rp 77,231) | Rp 72,901 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Rp 34,480) | Rp 45,403 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.12 (Rp 22,239) | Rp 22,376 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 32,966 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 344,694 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Rp 39,368) | Rp 18,943 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.80 (Rp 16,475) | Rp 15,178 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 6,743 (Rp 29,267,082) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,169 (Rp 18,096,221) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 424 (Rp 1,842,269) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,762 (Rp 20,669,224) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,963 (Rp 12,859,331) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 586 (Rp 2,542,487) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 243 (Rp 1,054,557) | Rp 378,883 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,135 (Rp 4,927,087) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 499 (Rp 2,164,811) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50 (Rp 218,516) | Rp 91,402 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 53 (Rp 228,506) | Rp 83,441 | + 174% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (Rp 828,428) | Rp 651,126 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 227 (Rp 985,448) | Rp 458,661 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 432 (Rp 1,875,333) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 382 (Rp 1,655,862) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 62,145 (Rp 269,721,555) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.29 (Rp 9,941) | Rp 12,092 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 156 (Rp 677,033) | Rp 535,183 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 266% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 266% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (Rp 44,411) | Rp 22,456 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 106 (Rp 460,769) | Rp 96,147 | + 379% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 265 (Rp 1,148,887) | Rp 264,826 | + 334% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 69 (Rp 298,985) | Rp 66,604 | + 349% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (Rp 123,845) | Rp 26,592 | + 366% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (Rp 84,513) | Rp 33,023 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 13 (Rp 57,523) | Rp 27,953 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (Rp 67,132) | Rp 21,349 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 35 (Rp 153,664) | Rp 84,361 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 122% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 194 (Rp 840,845) | Rp 261,890 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 128 (Rp 553,745) | Rp 96,262 | + 475% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 222 (Rp 964,775) | Rp 496,791 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 361 (Rp 1,566,909) | Rp 397,663 | + 294% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (Rp 78,107) | Rp 38,785 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,512 (Rp 10,902,419) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (Rp 1,319) | Rp 2,388 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 394 (Rp 1,708,526) | Rp 433,566 | + 294% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (Rp 113,166) | Rp 46,882 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
4340.204
IDR
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 824 prices entered by 173 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia
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