- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (€9) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.30) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.20) | €3.99 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.55 (€1.04) | €1.09 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (€1.76) | €3.10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.45 (€1.25) | €2.24 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.15) | €5.65 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.56) | €2.39 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.42 (€0.78) | €1.46 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.13 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (€1.53) | €2.38 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.00 (€0.46) | €1.26 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 46% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,862 (€884) | €1,916 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,468 (€565) | €1,328 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 360 (€82) | €153 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,535 (€580) | €1,201 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,632 (€373) | €858 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 366 (€84) | €105 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 147 (€34) | €27 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,207 (€276) | €414 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 395 (€90) | €119 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €14 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 16% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 151 (€35) | €85 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 188 (€43) | €36 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 312 (€71) | €92 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 285 (€65) | €135 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 48% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 71,656 (€16,394) | €25,832 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.32 (€0.30) | €1.56 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 187 (€43) | €82 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 14% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (€2.53) | €3.21 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 46 (€11) | €13 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 123 (€28) | €40 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (€4.99) | €3.19 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.69) | €3.22 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.40) | €2.65 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.71) | €1.46 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (€2.04) | €1.74 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (€5.55) | €25 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 82 (€19) | €42 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 102 (€23) | €22 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 289 (€66) | €117 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 203 (€46) | €72 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.62) | €3.17 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.67 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,020 (€462) | €512 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.50 (€0.11) | €0.21 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 378 (€86) | €30 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (€5.54) | €7 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands
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