- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (NZ$16) | NZ$18 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (NZ$9) | NZ$11 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (NZ$5.84) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.80 (NZ$1.94) | NZ$2.09 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (NZ$3.34) | NZ$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.49 (NZ$2.22) | NZ$6 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (NZ$5.56) | NZ$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (NZ$2.80) | NZ$3.75 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.54 (NZ$1.43) | NZ$3.31 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | NZ$5.59 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | NZ$18 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (NZ$2.80) | NZ$3.34 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.94 (NZ$0.78) | NZ$2.12 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,859 (NZ$1,558) | NZ$2,648 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,539 (NZ$1,025) | NZ$2,130 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 377 (NZ$152) | NZ$319 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,881 (NZ$1,163) | NZ$1,848 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,789 (NZ$722) | NZ$1,415 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 220 (NZ$89) | NZ$286 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 145 (NZ$59) | NZ$74 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,208 (NZ$488) | NZ$613 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 403 (NZ$163) | NZ$198 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (NZ$13) | NZ$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 27 (NZ$11) | NZ$23 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 155 (NZ$63) | NZ$100 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 209 (NZ$85) | NZ$86 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 341 (NZ$138) | NZ$159 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 288 (NZ$116) | NZ$163 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 50% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 72,524 (NZ$29,274) | NZ$31,712 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.49 (NZ$0.60) | NZ$2.09 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 182 (NZ$73) | NZ$176 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 9% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (NZ$5.13) | NZ$14 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 51 (NZ$21) | NZ$7 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 167 (NZ$67) | NZ$50 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (NZ$11) | NZ$9 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.69 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.25 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (NZ$3.20) | NZ$3.01 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (NZ$3.98) | NZ$3.62 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (NZ$10) | NZ$25 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 18% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 80 (NZ$32) | NZ$61 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 107 (NZ$43) | NZ$33 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 266 (NZ$107) | NZ$182 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 222 (NZ$90) | NZ$105 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | NZ$17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.77 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | NZ$10 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,048 (NZ$827) | NZ$708 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.50 (NZ$0.20) | NZ$0.44 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 350 (NZ$141) | NZ$99 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (NZ$10) | NZ$28 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.40365
NZD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,241 prices entered by 1,063 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 36% cheaper than in New Zealand
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