Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 27% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (NZ$17) | NZ$26 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (NZ$14) | NZ$16 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (NZ$7) | NZ$9 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (NZ$2.87) | NZ$2.35 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 15 (NZ$6) | NZ$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (NZ$2.65) | NZ$8 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 18 (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (NZ$3.49) | NZ$4.97 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.12 (NZ$2.25) | NZ$3.45 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | NZ$6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | NZ$19 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (NZ$3.99) | NZ$4.62 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.80 (NZ$1.67) | NZ$2.24 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 6,743 (NZ$2,963) | NZ$3,315 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,169 (NZ$1,832) | NZ$2,559 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 424 (NZ$186) | NZ$203 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,762 (NZ$2,092) | NZ$2,476 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,963 (NZ$1,302) | NZ$1,943 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 586 (NZ$257) | NZ$169 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 243 (NZ$107) | NZ$78 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,135 (NZ$499) | NZ$679 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 499 (NZ$219) | NZ$194 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50 (NZ$22) | NZ$21 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 53 (NZ$23) | NZ$39 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (NZ$84) | NZ$143 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 227 (NZ$100) | NZ$92 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 432 (NZ$190) | NZ$207 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 382 (NZ$168) | NZ$194 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 62,145 (NZ$27,304) | NZ$48,326 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.29 (NZ$1.01) | NZ$2.77 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 156 (NZ$69) | NZ$161 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 74% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (NZ$4.50) | NZ$18 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 106 (NZ$47) | NZ$5.00 | + 833% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 265 (NZ$116) | NZ$69 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 69 (NZ$30) | NZ$12 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (NZ$13) | NZ$5.66 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (NZ$9) | NZ$8 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 13 (NZ$5.82) | NZ$3.04 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (NZ$7) | NZ$3.30 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 35 (NZ$16) | NZ$36 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 5% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 194 (NZ$85) | NZ$65 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 128 (NZ$56) | NZ$38 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 222 (NZ$98) | NZ$251 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 361 (NZ$159) | NZ$112 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | NZ$19 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.69 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | NZ$13 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,512 (NZ$1,104) | NZ$1,174 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (NZ$0.13) | NZ$0.51 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 394 (NZ$173) | NZ$71 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (NZ$11) | NZ$42 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 898 prices entered by 139 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 22% cheaper than in New Zealand
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