Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Lithuania
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 23% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €6 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (€4.85) | €3.45 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (€1.39) | €1.39 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (€7) | €3.33 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.77) | €2.30 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (€5.10) | €5.80 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.65) | €1.27 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (€1.31) | €0.90 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.42 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €10 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (€2.94) | €2.28 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (€0.66) | €0.95 | - 30% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 13% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (€947) | €1,435 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (€681) | €808 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (€136) | €191 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (€1,216) | €743 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (€436) | €498 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (€68) | €129 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (€56) | €9 | + 492% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (€248) | €335 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (€104) | €75 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €11 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (€12) | €11 | + 9% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 62% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (€65) | €64 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (€84) | €38 | + 122% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (€76) | €84 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (€138) | €92 | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 23% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (€4,261) | €26,155 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (€0.54) | €1.51 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (€69) | €29 | + 134% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 33% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (€1.58) | €6.00 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (€20) | €10 | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (€73) | €54 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (€5.96) | €5.24 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€5.02) | €3.50 | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€4.81) | €4.50 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.72) | €1.70 | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (€6) | €2.50 | + 144% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (€12) | €18 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 16% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (€12) | €41 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (€19) | €16 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (€108) | €57 | + 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (€75) | €80 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (€2.97) | €3.41 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.35 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (€734) | €510 | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (€0.09) | €0.08 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (€107) | €27 | + 292% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (€5.91) | €4.95 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 606 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 21% more expensive than in Lithuania
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