- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (€10) | €13 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (€5.56) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.43) | €4.58 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (€1.19) | €1.31 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€2.12) | €3.80 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.55 (€1.31) | €2.10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.24) | €7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.67) | €2.01 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (€0.86) | €1.29 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.38 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (€1.67) | €1.94 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.96 (€0.46) | €1.15 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,789 (€893) | €1,335 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,719 (€641) | €898 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 428 (€101) | €133 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (€766) | €810 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,946 (€459) | €546 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (€60) | €101 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (€39) | €23 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,249 (€294) | €389 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (€96) | €113 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €4.49 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (€45) | €84 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (€55) | €33 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 352 (€83) | €96 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 311 (€73) | €118 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,303 (€17,751) | €21,777 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 (€0.37) | €1.54 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (€43) | €35 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (€2.95) | €9 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (€14) | €8 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 190 (€45) | €85 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €5.12 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.72) | €3.64 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.75) | €3.26 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.87) | €2.19 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (€2.55) | €2.02 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€5.45) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 4% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 84 (€20) | €34 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (€26) | €17 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (€63) | €65 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 239 (€56) | €68 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.68) | €1.62 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.10 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,034 (€479) | €457 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (€86) | €63 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€5.84) | €5.37 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in Italy
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