Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 26% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.50) | €4.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.56) | €1.02 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (€2.98) | €4.17 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.64) | €2.47 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (€4.18) | €5.48 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.95) | €2.65 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.65 (€1.19) | €1.53 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.22 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€2.25) | €3.13 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.95 (€0.76) | €1.51 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 36% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,675 (€941) | €2,113 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,836 (€726) | €1,613 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 546 (€140) | €290 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,826 (€724) | €1,335 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,717 (€440) | €1,103 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 658 (€168) | €128 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 187 (€48) | €41 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,846 (€473) | €359 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (€119) | €114 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 23 (€5.81) | €14 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 65 (€17) | €15 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 16% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 164 (€42) | €91 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 175 (€45) | €46 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 458 (€117) | €94 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 398 (€102) | €144 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 64% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,622 (€19,366) | €28,397 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.42 (€0.62) | €2.02 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 81 (€21) | €87 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 20 (€5.24) | €3.40 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (€16) | €14 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 169 (€43) | €56 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (€4.67) | €5.40 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.26) | €3.38 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€4.03) | €4.14 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.84) | €1.71 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (€2.70) | €2.02 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €24 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 157 (€40) | €57 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 124 (€32) | €24 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500 (€128) | €185 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (€59) | €71 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (€5.72) | €3.22 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.89 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,412 (€618) | €531 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (€0.13) | €0.14 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 278 (€71) | €40 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,147 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in Netherlands
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