Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 53 (¥2,080) | ¥998 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 42 (¥1,671) | ¥723 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (¥670) | ¥544 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (¥241) | ¥204 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 25 (¥985) | ¥323 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 9 (¥344) | ¥616 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (¥775) | ¥934 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (¥315) | ¥850 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.23 (¥207) | ¥535 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥288 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,240 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (¥330) | ¥240 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.24 (¥128) | ¥202 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,293 (¥169,686) | ¥279,056 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (¥180,551) | ¥163,427 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (¥73,390) | ¥23,363 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 7,136 (¥282,094) | ¥150,519 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,725 (¥147,257) | ¥81,210 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (¥47,489) | ¥36,753 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (¥9,881) | ¥4,386 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (¥65,106) | ¥49,710 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (¥17,558) | ¥17,687 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (¥1,620) | ¥1,118 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (¥1,182) | ¥1,483 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 131% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (¥10,386) | ¥6,145 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 386 (¥15,252) | ¥5,263 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (¥12,231) | ¥9,604 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (¥22,142) | ¥13,529 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (¥3,785,612) | ¥2,697,750 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (¥88) | ¥169 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 294 (¥11,637) | ¥10,153 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (¥254) | ¥2,154 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (¥3,232) | ¥2,551 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (¥11,801) | ¥5,499 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (¥959) | ¥1,340 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (¥808) | ¥842 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (¥607) | ¥750 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (¥437) | ¥225 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 22 (¥883) | ¥233 | + 279% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (¥1,000) | ¥3,812 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (¥5,998) | ¥4,064 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (¥3,966) | ¥3,590 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (¥17,347) | ¥4,524 | + 283% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (¥12,112) | ¥6,047 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥896 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (¥821) | ¥487 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥585 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (¥106,906) | ¥98,506 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (¥15) | ¥52 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 396 (¥15,651) | ¥9,275 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (¥921) | ¥587 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,078 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 24% more expensive than in Japan
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