Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 50 (Rp 199,139) | Rp 45,378 | + 339% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (Rp 128,886) | Rp 54,330 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 19 (Rp 77,112) | Rp 27,591 | + 179% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (Rp 25,397) | Rp 19,722 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 19 (Rp 74,406) | Rp 26,707 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (Rp 26,327) | Rp 18,501 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 23 (Rp 89,915) | Rp 56,542 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Rp 32,534) | Rp 42,973 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.82 (Rp 19,159) | Rp 22,558 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,959 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 337,317 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (Rp 33,436) | Rp 20,426 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.56 (Rp 10,168) | Rp 17,971 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 162% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,457 (Rp 33,590,507) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (Rp 18,141,407) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (Rp 7,374,125) | Rp 496,641 | + 1385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,912 (Rp 19,510,935) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,449 (Rp 13,697,311) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (Rp 4,771,623) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 294% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (Rp 992,813) | Rp 400,530 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (Rp 6,541,683) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (Rp 1,764,181) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (Rp 162,728) | Rp 43,866 | + 271% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 75 (Rp 297,121) | Rp 71,573 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (Rp 1,043,590) | Rp 624,572 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 386 (Rp 1,532,494) | Rp 439,901 | + 248% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 489 (Rp 1,944,111) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (Rp 2,224,765) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (Rp 380,371,448) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.94 (Rp 7,719) | Rp 11,904 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 162 (Rp 644,560) | Rp 150,291 | + 329% | |
| Personal Care | + 243% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 243% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (Rp 58,610) | Rp 36,367 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (Rp 324,744) | Rp 60,467 | + 437% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (Rp 1,185,758) | Rp 313,421 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 55 (Rp 217,583) | Rp 130,123 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 36 (Rp 143,630) | Rp 19,595 | + 633% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Rp 68,370) | Rp 34,558 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (Rp 43,922) | Rp 30,035 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (Rp 74,167) | Rp 15,580 | + 376% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (Rp 163,418) | Rp 88,350 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 208 (Rp 824,466) | Rp 216,012 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (Rp 416,193) | Rp 104,481 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (Rp 1,742,971) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 351 (Rp 1,392,820) | Rp 383,761 | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (Rp 82,466) | Rp 36,298 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (Rp 10,741,703) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (Rp 1,492) | Rp 2,029 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 247 (Rp 981,028) | Rp 496,553 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (Rp 90,212) | Rp 35,528 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 936 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 105% more expensive than in Indonesia
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