- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Netherlands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (€9) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€4.89) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (€2.89) | €4.05 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.57 (€0.99) | €1.07 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (€1.67) | €2.90 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.38 (€1.17) | €2.14 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.15) | €5.45 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.46) | €2.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.36 (€0.73) | €1.52 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.18 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 6 (€1.41) | €2.30 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.49 (€0.54) | €1.27 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 47% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,908 (€848) | €1,849 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,542 (€552) | €1,284 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 334 (€73) | €159 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,458 (€533) | €1,167 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,612 (€350) | €829 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 391 (€85) | €109 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (€33) | €27 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,261 (€274) | €424 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 406 (€88) | €124 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (€6) | €6 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (€5.66) | €14 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 20% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 145 (€31) | €85 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 196 (€43) | €37 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 310 (€67) | €94 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 287 (€62) | €140 | - 55% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 71,493 (€15,515) | €25,603 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.23 (€0.27) | €1.55 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 217 (€47) | €84 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (€2.45) | €2.71 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 41 (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 94 (€20) | €48 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (€4.70) | €3.27 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.47) | €3.30 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (€3.14) | €2.69 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.62) | €1.39 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (€1.91) | €1.90 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (€4.83) | €24 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 17% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 90 (€20) | €43 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 93 (€20) | €23 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 261 (€57) | €115 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 219 (€48) | €71 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (€3.17) | €3.10 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.71 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,021 (€439) | €520 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (€0.14) | €0.23 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 345 (€75) | €33 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (€5.21) | €7 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 39% cheaper than in Netherlands
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