Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (¥1,221) | ¥1,027 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (¥1,147) | ¥790 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (¥654) | ¥518 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (¥234) | ¥219 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 17 (¥653) | ¥311 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (¥238) | ¥564 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (¥576) | ¥1,287 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (¥313) | ¥611 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.09 (¥191) | ¥399 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥307 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,249 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (¥307) | ¥203 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.75 (¥141) | ¥177 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,428 (¥278,774) | ¥358,144 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,953 (¥148,354) | ¥174,960 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 451 (¥16,934) | ¥20,112 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,241 (¥159,183) | ¥167,408 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,855 (¥107,154) | ¥105,023 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 706 (¥26,510) | ¥13,280 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 258 (¥9,670) | ¥4,420 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,142 (¥42,852) | ¥61,842 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 435 (¥16,329) | ¥10,283 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (¥1,301) | ¥1,221 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 61 (¥2,307) | ¥2,831 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 182 (¥6,824) | ¥8,396 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 207 (¥7,774) | ¥5,233 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 396 (¥14,857) | ¥9,250 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 324 (¥12,145) | ¥12,490 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,922 (¥3,562,597) | ¥3,004,620 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.27 (¥85) | ¥168 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 146 (¥5,472) | ¥8,534 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8 (¥282) | ¥1,575 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 90 (¥3,378) | ¥2,993 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 198 (¥7,439) | ¥6,000 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (¥901) | ¥1,337 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (¥752) | ¥948 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (¥580) | ¥622 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16 (¥583) | ¥223 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 20 (¥767) | ¥204 | + 276% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (¥938) | ¥4,086 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 112 (¥4,186) | ¥5,118 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 118 (¥4,439) | ¥3,855 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (¥7,516) | ¥12,839 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (¥8,175) | ¥7,916 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,898 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (¥630) | ¥526 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥631 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,708 (¥101,637) | ¥35,175 | + 189% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.35 (¥13) | ¥52 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 397 (¥14,913) | ¥9,541 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (¥973) | ¥578 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in Japan
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