Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 31 (NZ$13) | NZ$22 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 27 (NZ$11) | NZ$13 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (NZ$5.80) | NZ$8 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (NZ$2.81) | NZ$2.38 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (NZ$5.22) | NZ$9 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (NZ$2.79) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (NZ$5.38) | NZ$9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (NZ$3.39) | NZ$4.21 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.21 (NZ$1.76) | NZ$3.31 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | NZ$5.09 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | NZ$18 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (NZ$3.40) | NZ$3.42 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.34 (NZ$0.98) | NZ$2.64 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,566 (NZ$1,489) | NZ$3,254 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,811 (NZ$1,174) | NZ$2,569 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 653 (NZ$273) | NZ$278 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,550 (NZ$1,065) | NZ$2,311 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,636 (NZ$683) | NZ$1,811 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 503 (NZ$210) | NZ$188 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 257 (NZ$107) | NZ$76 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,970 (NZ$823) | NZ$714 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 520 (NZ$217) | NZ$302 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 35 (NZ$15) | NZ$30 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 169 (NZ$70) | NZ$119 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 231 (NZ$97) | NZ$90 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 420 (NZ$175) | NZ$161 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 364 (NZ$152) | NZ$207 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 91,655 (NZ$38,279) | NZ$39,009 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (NZ$0.93) | NZ$2.87 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 141 (NZ$59) | NZ$158 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9 (NZ$3.84) | NZ$13 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (NZ$23) | NZ$8 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 193 (NZ$81) | NZ$94 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 28 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (NZ$4.08) | NZ$3.86 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (NZ$4.85) | NZ$4.42 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 39 (NZ$16) | NZ$38 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 125 (NZ$52) | NZ$74 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 133 (NZ$56) | NZ$39 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 100 (NZ$42) | NZ$161 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 216 (NZ$90) | NZ$116 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | NZ$17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.46 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | NZ$10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,223 (NZ$928) | NZ$775 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (NZ$0.23) | NZ$0.37 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 289 (NZ$121) | NZ$76 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (NZ$10) | NZ$36 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand
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