Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Malaysia
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 94% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (RM54) | RM17 | + 217% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (RM41) | RM19 | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (RM25) | RM9 | + 163% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (RM7) | RM8 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (RM36) | RM9 | + 276% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (RM9) | RM6 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (RM26) | RM27 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (RM8) | RM11 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (RM7) | RM4.72 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | RM11 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | RM68 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (RM15) | RM5.59 | + 169% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (RM3.36) | RM3.60 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 100% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 100% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (RM4,833) | RM3,486 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (RM3,474) | RM1,957 | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (RM694) | RM254 | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (RM6,203) | RM2,157 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (RM2,223) | RM1,384 | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (RM349) | RM236 | + 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (RM286) | RM105 | + 171% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (RM1,264) | RM961 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (RM533) | RM692 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (RM40) | RM18 | + 124% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (RM63) | RM35 | + 81% | |
Clothes | + 117% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 117% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (RM330) | RM231 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (RM430) | RM154 | + 180% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (RM388) | RM328 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (RM703) | RM308 | + 128% | |
Transportation | + 106% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 106% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (RM21,739) | RM151,470 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (RM2.74) | RM2.04 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (RM351) | RM54 | + 545% | |
Personal Care | + 154% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 154% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (RM8) | RM11 | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (RM103) | RM25 | + 308% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (RM374) | RM85 | + 342% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (RM30) | RM40 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (RM26) | RM12 | + 116% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (RM25) | RM14 | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (RM14) | RM9 | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (RM31) | RM6 | + 414% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (RM61) | RM27 | + 123% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 50% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (RM61) | RM90 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (RM99) | RM40 | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (RM550) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (RM384) | RM122 | + 216% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | RM30 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (RM15) | RM14 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | RM18 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (RM3,748) | RM4,829 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (RM0.47) | RM0.13 | + 255% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (RM548) | RM199 | + 176% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (RM30) | RM18 | + 71% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 830 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 94% more expensive than in Malaysia
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