- 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 | ﷼ 39 (€9) | €14 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.45) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.44) | €4.06 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (€1.17) | €1.10 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€2.09) | €3.36 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.45 (€1.27) | €2.50 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.22) | €5.78 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.63) | €2.47 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.63 (€0.84) | €1.65 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.28 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (€1.66) | €2.50 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.93 (€0.45) | €1.31 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,752 (€872) | €1,944 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,811 (€653) | €1,424 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 435 (€101) | €138 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (€756) | €1,245 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,889 (€439) | €890 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (€59) | €103 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (€38) | €29 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,223 (€284) | €413 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 413 (€96) | €127 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (€8) | €7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 2% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (€44) | €85 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 242 (€56) | €37 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 355 (€83) | €104 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 297 (€69) | €137 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 47% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 76,810 (€17,850) | €25,905 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.60 (€0.37) | €1.62 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (€43) | €82 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 2% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (€2.83) | €4.19 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 60 (€14) | €13 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 187 (€43) | €39 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €3.62 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.67) | €3.14 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.65) | €2.82 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.81) | €1.60 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (€2.48) | €1.80 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€5.33) | €25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 73 (€17) | €45 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (€26) | €22 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (€62) | €73 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 228 (€53) | €75 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (€3.54) | €3.28 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.27 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,955 (€454) | €466 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (€85) | €33 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€5.80) | €7 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 34% cheaper than in Netherlands
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