- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (Rp 152,535) | Rp 65,768 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (Rp 91,860) | Rp 50,359 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (Rp 56,935) | Rp 30,553 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.06 (Rp 19,703) | Rp 19,126 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (Rp 34,463) | Rp 24,465 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.53 (Rp 21,525) | Rp 14,807 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (Rp 53,182) | Rp 65,437 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Rp 27,360) | Rp 37,029 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.56 (Rp 13,871) | Rp 18,101 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 31,611 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 359,792 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (Rp 27,548) | Rp 18,890 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.95 (Rp 7,583) | Rp 16,216 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,926 (Rp 15,289,677) | Rp 12,243,200 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,777 (Rp 10,813,589) | Rp 9,210,940 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 411 (Rp 1,598,924) | Rp 898,240 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,407 (Rp 13,269,107) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,996 (Rp 7,773,037) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (Rp 931,703) | Rp 661,561 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 162 (Rp 631,184) | Rp 275,158 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,232 (Rp 4,796,157) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 406 (Rp 1,581,867) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (Rp 128,668) | Rp 59,284 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (Rp 113,945) | Rp 56,773 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 187 (Rp 728,096) | Rp 612,994 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 231 (Rp 899,026) | Rp 413,561 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (Rp 1,363,762) | Rp 987,674 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 302 (Rp 1,177,878) | Rp 827,434 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,299 (Rp 301,022,699) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.56 (Rp 6,059) | Rp 8,760 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180 (Rp 702,075) | Rp 371,911 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (Rp 47,423) | Rp 24,611 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 58 (Rp 224,762) | Rp 84,995 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 184 (Rp 718,049) | Rp 352,309 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (Rp 107,886) | Rp 45,191 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 61,510) | Rp 22,842 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 61,453) | Rp 33,755 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (Rp 29,953) | Rp 14,477 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (Rp 39,972) | Rp 13,066 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (Rp 91,232) | Rp 91,137 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 79 (Rp 307,240) | Rp 209,668 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (Rp 436,818) | Rp 99,420 | + 339% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (Rp 1,042,015) | Rp 399,376 | + 161% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 230 (Rp 895,198) | Rp 482,715 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 130,862 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (Rp 62,441) | Rp 47,236 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 57,031 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,085 (Rp 8,117,990) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Rp 2,075) | Rp 1,544 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 359 (Rp 1,399,893) | Rp 552,469 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (Rp 96,271) | Rp 24,285 | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3894.249
IDR
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,577 prices entered by 663 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia
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