- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 38 (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (€5.33) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.23) | €4.47 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.84 (€1.10) | €1.28 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€1.93) | €3.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.44 (€1.23) | €2.21 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.14) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.58) | €2.07 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.55 (€0.80) | €1.36 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.39 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (€1.61) | €1.97 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.97 (€0.45) | €1.26 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 19% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,792 (€860) | €1,280 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,732 (€619) | €877 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 406 (€92) | €131 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,065 (€695) | €782 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,897 (€430) | €538 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (€54) | €129 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 153 (€35) | €23 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,240 (€281) | €391 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 415 (€94) | €111 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (€7) | €4.59 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €10 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 3% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 168 (€38) | €86 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (€52) | €34 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (€79) | €91 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (€67) | €115 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,299 (€17,522) | €20,179 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.55 (€0.35) | €1.51 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 183 (€41) | €36 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 32% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (€2.76) | €9 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 57 (€13) | €10 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 179 (€40) | €82 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (€6) | €5.25 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.36) | €3.59 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.48) | €3.07 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.69) | €2.33 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.27) | €1.96 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (€5.35) | €18 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (€18) | €33 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 108 (€25) | €17 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (€61) | €67 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 235 (€53) | €65 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.71) | €1.58 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.92 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,119 (€480) | €460 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 368 (€83) | €59 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€5.61) | €5.30 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 19% cheaper than in Italy
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