Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Montenegro
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 12% cheaper than in Montenegro | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Montenegro | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (€10) | €20 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (€4.82) | €3.84 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (€1.38) | €1.60 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (€7) | €3.72 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.76) | €2.92 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (€5.08) | €4.93 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.65) | €1.91 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (€1.30) | €1.22 | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.93 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €9 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (€2.93) | €2.58 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (€0.65) | €1.09 | - 40% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Montenegro | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Montenegro | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (€943) | €1,276 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (€678) | €929 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (€135) | €418 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (€1,210) | €734 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (€433) | €440 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (€68) | €196 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (€56) | €24 | + 135% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (€247) | €259 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (€104) | €122 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €14 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (€12) | €8 | + 56% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 12% more expensive than in Montenegro | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Montenegro | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (€64) | €110 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (€84) | €46 | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (€76) | €122 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (€137) | €164 | - 16% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 8% more expensive than in Montenegro | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Montenegro | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (€4,240) | €22,602 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (€0.54) | €1.54 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (€68) | €40 | + 70% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 24% more expensive than in Montenegro | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Montenegro | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (€1.57) | €10 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (€20) | €10 | + 101% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (€73) | €27 | + 169% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (€5.93) | €5.03 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€5.00) | €5.31 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€4.79) | €4.57 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.71) | €1.60 | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (€6) | €4.08 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (€12) | €17 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Montenegro | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Montenegro | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (€12) | €32 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (€19) | €14 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (€107) | €40 | + 169% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (€75) | €55 | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (€2.95) | €2.35 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.09 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (€731) | €776 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (€0.09) | €0.30 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (€107) | €39 | + 173% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (€5.88) | €2.77 | + 112% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 498 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Montenegro
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