Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 36% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (€5.86) | €14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (€5.91) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.36) | €4.42 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.00 (€1.12) | €1.29 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€2.12) | €3.54 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.97 (€1.34) | €2.18 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (€3.27) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.65) | €1.95 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.10 (€0.92) | €1.27 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.26 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€1.93) | €1.94 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.59 (€0.58) | €1.08 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 2,808 (€631) | €1,138 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,003 (€450) | €871 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 894 (€201) | €118 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,889 (€424) | €826 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,228 (€276) | €549 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 449 (€101) | €95 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 211 (€47) | €26 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,120 (€252) | €355 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 404 (€91) | €117 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (€4.85) | €5.25 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 153 (€34) | €77 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 167 (€38) | €34 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 347 (€78) | €82 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 298 (€67) | €119 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 44% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 78,942 (€17,738) | €23,637 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.69 (€0.38) | €1.49 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 81 (€18) | €35 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (€2.57) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (€13) | €5.71 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 116 (€26) | €67 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 16 (€3.65) | €5.16 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (€3.98) | €3.62 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€3.72) | €2.94 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (€1.95) | €2.41 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (€2.61) | €1.83 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (€5.03) | €18 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 75 (€17) | €35 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 118 (€26) | €17 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 331 (€74) | €94 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (€32) | €65 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (€2.92) | €1.59 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.78 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,942 (€436) | €479 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (€0.12) | €0.14 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 304 (€68) | €51 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 28 (€6) | €5.65 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 28% cheaper than in Italy
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