Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €17 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.69) | €4.75 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.58) | €1.25 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (€3.93) | €3.69 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.57) | €2.63 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (€3.17) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.98) | €2.11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (€1.04) | €1.69 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.32 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€2.10) | €1.89 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (€0.60) | €1.37 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 7% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,989 (€978) | €1,245 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (€702) | €847 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (€186) | €174 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (€695) | €839 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (€418) | €588 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (€162) | €135 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (€62) | €24 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (€554) | €351 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (€121) | €127 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €5.44 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (€14) | €11 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 34% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (€43) | €71 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (€62) | €32 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (€101) | €81 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (€90) | €107 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 19% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (€22,138) | €25,919 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (€0.46) | €1.81 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (€36) | €36 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (€3.18) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (€18) | €13 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (€48) | €78 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (€9) | €5.45 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (€5.43) | €3.22 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.63) | €2.90 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.71) | €1.79 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (€4.59) | €1.91 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (€11) | €18 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (€41) | €40 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (€27) | €18 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (€170) | €66 | + 159% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (€53) | €70 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (€4.32) | €1.85 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.09 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (€899) | €598 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (€0.14) | €0.26 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (€72) | €49 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (€7) | €5.21 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in Italy
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