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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (€8) | €13 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.43) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.43) | €4.21 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.73 (€1.13) | €1.19 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (€1.95) | €3.54 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.27 (€1.26) | €2.38 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (€3.51) | €5.97 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.62) | €2.31 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.30 (€1.03) | €1.98 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.68 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.89) | €2.32 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.39 (€0.57) | €1.32 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 43% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,202 (€768) | €1,809 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,350 (€563) | €1,393 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 388 (€93) | €157 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,326 (€558) | €1,127 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,605 (€385) | €811 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 431 (€103) | €126 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 183 (€44) | €30 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,262 (€303) | €530 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 419 (€101) | €162 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €14 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 189 (€45) | €84 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 163 (€39) | €34 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 344 (€83) | €86 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 278 (€67) | €113 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 72,812 (€17,459) | €26,709 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.50 (€0.36) | €1.62 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 169 (€40) | €90 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 9% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (€2.65) | €3.24 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 56 (€13) | €12 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 99 (€24) | €25 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €3.80 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.02) | €2.70 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.07) | €2.72 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.93) | €1.54 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.36) | €1.73 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.88) | €26 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 6% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 76 (€18) | €42 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 139 (€33) | €23 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 193 (€46) | €82 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 148 (€35) | €60 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (€2.99) | €3.02 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.94 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,857 (€445) | €434 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (€0.12) | €0.12 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 324 (€78) | €34 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€6) | €7 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands
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