- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (NZ$16) | NZ$17 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (NZ$9) | NZ$11 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (NZ$5.71) | NZ$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (NZ$1.97) | NZ$2.16 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (NZ$3.52) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.55 (NZ$2.18) | NZ$5.85 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (NZ$5.39) | NZ$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (NZ$2.78) | NZ$3.68 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (NZ$1.43) | NZ$3.44 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | NZ$5.72 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | NZ$18 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (NZ$2.77) | NZ$3.34 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.96 (NZ$0.77) | NZ$2.10 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,789 (NZ$1,486) | NZ$2,708 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,719 (NZ$1,066) | NZ$2,085 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 428 (NZ$168) | NZ$331 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (NZ$1,275) | NZ$1,766 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,946 (NZ$763) | NZ$1,302 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (NZ$100) | NZ$311 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (NZ$64) | NZ$72 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,249 (NZ$490) | NZ$593 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (NZ$160) | NZ$192 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (NZ$13) | NZ$9 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (NZ$12) | NZ$23 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 9% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (NZ$75) | NZ$104 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (NZ$91) | NZ$67 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 352 (NZ$138) | NZ$160 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 311 (NZ$122) | NZ$160 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,303 (NZ$29,531) | NZ$32,833 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 (NZ$0.62) | NZ$2.17 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (NZ$72) | NZ$176 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 20% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (NZ$4.91) | NZ$11 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (NZ$24) | NZ$7 | + 238% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 190 (NZ$75) | NZ$48 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (NZ$12) | NZ$8 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.00 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.35 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (NZ$3.11) | NZ$2.96 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (NZ$4.24) | NZ$3.56 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (NZ$9) | NZ$26 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 84 (NZ$33) | NZ$59 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (NZ$44) | NZ$33 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (NZ$105) | NZ$151 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 239 (NZ$94) | NZ$102 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | NZ$16 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (NZ$6) | NZ$4.70 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | NZ$10 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,034 (NZ$798) | NZ$679 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (NZ$0.21) | NZ$0.35 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (NZ$143) | NZ$68 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (NZ$10) | NZ$28 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.39216
NZD
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,703 prices entered by 1,006 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 33% cheaper than in New Zealand
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