- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 34% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (€9) | €14 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (€5.51) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.41) | €3.95 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.06 (€1.18) | €1.10 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€2.07) | €3.23 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.53 (€1.29) | €2.42 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.19) | €5.83 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.64) | €2.34 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.56 (€0.83) | €1.61 | - 48% | |
| 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 (€1.65) | €2.50 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.95 (€0.45) | €1.30 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 39% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,926 (€916) | €1,937 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,777 (€648) | €1,387 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 411 (€96) | €146 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,407 (€795) | €1,239 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,996 (€466) | €878 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (€56) | €103 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 162 (€38) | €28 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,232 (€287) | €404 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 406 (€95) | €117 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 1% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 187 (€44) | €84 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 231 (€54) | €37 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (€82) | €101 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 302 (€71) | €136 | - 48% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 77,299 (€18,042) | €25,525 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.56 (€0.36) | €1.61 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180 (€42) | €82 | - 49% | |
| 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 (€2.84) | €4.62 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 58 (€13) | €11 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 184 (€43) | €39 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (€6) | €3.45 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.69) | €3.41 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.68) | €2.91 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.80) | €1.46 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.40) | €1.79 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€5.47) | €26 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 11% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 79 (€18) | €45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (€26) | €23 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (€62) | €73 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 230 (€54) | €74 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.74) | €3.21 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.41 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,085 (€487) | €493 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (€0.12) | €0.23 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 359 (€84) | €35 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€5.77) | €7 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 33% cheaper than in Netherlands
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