Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 41% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (€5.63) | €16 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (€5.63) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.32) | €4.12 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.95 (€1.09) | €1.10 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€2.04) | €3.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.33) | €2.21 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (€3.19) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.60) | €2.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.03 (€0.88) | €1.35 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.32 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.84) | €2.42 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.58 (€0.57) | €1.23 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 46% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,319 (€728) | €1,734 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,066 (€453) | €1,388 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 881 (€193) | €175 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,905 (€418) | €1,237 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,240 (€272) | €893 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 411 (€90) | €114 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 208 (€45) | €38 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,091 (€239) | €448 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 405 (€89) | €181 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 23 (€5.13) | €8 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 27 (€5.82) | €15 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 27% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 154 (€34) | €77 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 170 (€37) | €41 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 341 (€75) | €91 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (€65) | €120 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 69% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 79,697 (€17,472) | €27,477 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.74 (€0.38) | €1.61 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (€18) | €92 | - 81% | |
| 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) | ﷼ 10 (€2.11) | €2.33 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 60 (€13) | €14 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 109 (€24) | €35 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 15 (€3.38) | €2.86 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (€3.85) | €3.98 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.53) | €4.24 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.71) | €1.48 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (€2.57) | €1.98 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€4.94) | €24 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 17% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 74 (€16) | €40 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 116 (€25) | €23 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 250 (€55) | €59 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 139 (€30) | €63 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (€2.85) | €3.42 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.91 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,930 (€423) | €471 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.58 (€0.13) | €0.16 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 297 (€65) | €36 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€5.74) | €8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 48% cheaper than in Netherlands
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