- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 37 (€8) | €14 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.32) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.22) | €4.01 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.84 (€1.10) | €1.09 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€1.93) | €3.20 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.44 (€1.23) | €2.36 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.14) | €5.97 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.58) | €2.42 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.55 (€0.80) | €1.53 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.23 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (€1.61) | €2.52 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.97 (€0.45) | €1.31 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 45% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,794 (€860) | €1,963 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,695 (€611) | €1,416 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 406 (€92) | €145 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,065 (€694) | €1,268 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,871 (€424) | €911 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (€54) | €104 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 153 (€35) | €28 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,240 (€281) | €423 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 415 (€94) | €118 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €15 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 4% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 168 (€38) | €84 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (€52) | €37 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (€79) | €100 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (€67) | €133 | - 50% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 77,299 (€17,513) | €25,897 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.55 (€0.35) | €1.59 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 183 (€41) | €81 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 2% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (€2.76) | €4.40 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 57 (€13) | €11 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 179 (€40) | €35 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (€6) | €3.48 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.35) | €3.44 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.48) | €2.93 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.69) | €1.54 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.27) | €1.77 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€5.28) | €26 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 14% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 85 (€19) | €44 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (€24) | €23 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 266 (€60) | €76 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (€52) | €77 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.66) | €3.27 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.60 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,119 (€480) | €503 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (€0.12) | €0.22 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 371 (€84) | €35 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€5.60) | €7 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands
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