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 | ﷼ 34 (€8) | €13 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.49) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.48) | €4.40 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.79 (€1.15) | €1.24 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (€2.00) | €3.40 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.37 (€1.29) | €2.03 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (€3.60) | €6 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.66) | €1.79 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.37 (€1.05) | €1.31 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.31 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.92) | €1.90 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.41 (€0.58) | €1.30 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,197 (€769) | €1,331 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,196 (€528) | €940 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 457 (€110) | €124 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,218 (€533) | €807 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,586 (€382) | €623 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 378 (€91) | €91 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 167 (€40) | €23 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,226 (€295) | €342 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 395 (€95) | €107 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (€8) | €4.80 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 4% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 197 (€47) | €83 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 164 (€39) | €30 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (€84) | €87 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 282 (€68) | €115 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 20% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 71,720 (€17,250) | €22,930 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.51 (€0.36) | €1.56 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 164 (€40) | €36 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (€2.71) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 58 (€14) | €9 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 113 (€27) | €79 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €4.39 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.14) | €3.10 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.12) | €2.71 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.75) | €2.05 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (€2.57) | €1.70 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.96) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 6% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 87 (€21) | €35 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 143 (€34) | €17 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 223 (€54) | €103 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 157 (€38) | €64 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (€3.12) | €1.46 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.01 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,809 (€435) | €433 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (€0.12) | €0.14 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (€79) | €59 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €5.38 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 21% cheaper than in Italy
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