Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (Rp 153,457) | Rp 61,205 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (Rp 123,072) | Rp 48,353 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (Rp 53,712) | Rp 29,046 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (Rp 23,996) | Rp 21,836 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (Rp 45,654) | Rp 22,834 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Rp 25,130) | Rp 14,630 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (Rp 64,182) | Rp 66,405 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Rp 29,901) | Rp 43,134 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.65 (Rp 18,265) | Rp 18,263 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 34,771 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 406,659 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Rp 34,546) | Rp 17,291 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.95 (Rp 11,591) | Rp 16,247 | - 29% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 3,675 (Rp 14,436,708) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,836 (Rp 11,140,879) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 546 (Rp 2,143,288) | Rp 801,210 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,826 (Rp 11,102,062) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,717 (Rp 6,745,473) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 658 (Rp 2,583,473) | Rp 505,106 | + 411% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 187 (Rp 732,746) | Rp 237,062 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,846 (Rp 7,252,496) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (Rp 1,831,354) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 23 (Rp 89,171) | Rp 57,323 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 65 (Rp 253,625) | Rp 95,242 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 164 (Rp 644,012) | Rp 648,513 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 175 (Rp 688,114) | Rp 480,172 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 458 (Rp 1,799,546) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 398 (Rp 1,563,973) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,622 (Rp 297,110,548) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.42 (Rp 9,519) | Rp 9,337 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 81 (Rp 318,573) | Rp 419,026 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 20 (Rp 80,420) | Rp 19,709 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (Rp 237,991) | Rp 89,583 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 169 (Rp 663,181) | Rp 204,790 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (Rp 71,609) | Rp 108,192 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (Rp 65,315) | Rp 22,334 | + 192% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (Rp 61,787) | Rp 30,094 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (Rp 43,547) | Rp 22,886 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (Rp 41,350) | Rp 11,284 | + 266% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (Rp 127,802) | Rp 119,565 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 157 (Rp 615,178) | Rp 261,585 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 124 (Rp 486,228) | Rp 99,216 | + 390% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500 (Rp 1,964,445) | Rp 251,127 | + 682% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (Rp 899,712) | Rp 573,242 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 159,890 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (Rp 87,776) | Rp 39,869 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 65,361 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,412 (Rp 9,474,794) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (Rp 2,068) | Rp 2,093 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (Rp 1,162,213) | Rp 509,555 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (Rp 102,384) | Rp 32,683 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 860 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
3928.890
IDR
/
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia
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