Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Moldova
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 38% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (202 Leu) | 158 Leu | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (156 Leu) | 162 Leu | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (93 Leu) | 74 Leu | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (27 Leu) | 21 Leu | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (134 Leu) | 44 Leu | + 205% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (34 Leu) | 33 Leu | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (98 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (32 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (25 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 22 Leu | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 106 Leu | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (57 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (13 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 72% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 64% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Moldova | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (18,184 Leu) | 13,706 Leu | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (13,071 Leu) | 10,942 Leu | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (2,611 Leu) | 4,428 Leu | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (23,338 Leu) | 7,811 Leu | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (8,363 Leu) | 5,066 Leu | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (1,314 Leu) | 2,566 Leu | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (1,075 Leu) | 176 Leu | + 512% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (4,757 Leu) | 6,295 Leu | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (2,006 Leu) | 4,012 Leu | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (152 Leu) | 312 Leu | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (236 Leu) | 99 Leu | + 138% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 64% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Moldova | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (1,240 Leu) | 966 Leu | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (1,619 Leu) | 741 Leu | + 118% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (1,460 Leu) | 1,804 Leu | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (2,644 Leu) | 2,176 Leu | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 83% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Moldova | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (81,793 Leu) | 402,534 Leu | - 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (10 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (1,321 Leu) | 231 Leu | + 471% | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 76% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Moldova | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (30 Leu) | 89 Leu | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (386 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 382% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (1,409 Leu) | 353 Leu | + 299% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (114 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (96 Leu) | 106 Leu | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (92 Leu) | 68 Leu | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (52 Leu) | 27 Leu | + 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (117 Leu) | 47 Leu | + 148% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (230 Leu) | 110 Leu | + 109% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 56% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (229 Leu) | 334 Leu | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (373 Leu) | 236 Leu | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (2,071 Leu) | 668 Leu | + 210% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (1,446 Leu) | 572 Leu | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 106 Leu | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (57 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 38 Leu | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (14,101 Leu) | 15,000 Leu | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (1.77 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | + 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (2,061 Leu) | 788 Leu | + 162% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (113 Leu) | 48 Leu | + 139% | |
TOTAL | + 61% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 456 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 61% more expensive than in Moldova
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