- 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 | ﷼ 38 (NZ$15) | NZ$17 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (NZ$9) | NZ$11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (NZ$5.83) | NZ$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.92 (NZ$1.99) | NZ$2.16 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (NZ$3.44) | NZ$7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.41 (NZ$2.19) | NZ$5.99 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (NZ$5.54) | NZ$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (NZ$2.82) | NZ$3.71 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.55 (NZ$1.43) | NZ$3.38 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | NZ$5.96 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | NZ$18 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (NZ$2.88) | NZ$3.39 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.03 (NZ$0.82) | NZ$2.06 | - 60% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 3,892 (NZ$1,572) | NZ$2,687 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,741 (NZ$1,107) | NZ$2,136 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 406 (NZ$164) | NZ$333 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,100 (NZ$1,252) | NZ$1,803 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,897 (NZ$766) | NZ$1,361 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (NZ$96) | NZ$296 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 153 (NZ$62) | NZ$74 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,240 (NZ$501) | NZ$597 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 408 (NZ$165) | NZ$178 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (NZ$13) | NZ$10 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (NZ$12) | NZ$23 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 6% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 168 (NZ$68) | NZ$101 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (NZ$92) | NZ$72 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (NZ$140) | NZ$161 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (NZ$120) | NZ$164 | - 27% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 77,299 (NZ$31,225) | NZ$31,958 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.55 (NZ$0.63) | NZ$2.14 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (NZ$74) | NZ$183 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 10% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (NZ$4.92) | NZ$14 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 57 (NZ$23) | NZ$7 | + 246% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 179 (NZ$72) | NZ$49 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (NZ$11) | NZ$8 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (NZ$5.98) | NZ$5.76 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.22 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (NZ$3.01) | NZ$3.18 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (NZ$4.05) | NZ$3.63 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (NZ$10) | NZ$25 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (NZ$33) | NZ$60 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 108 (NZ$44) | NZ$32 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (NZ$108) | NZ$168 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 235 (NZ$95) | NZ$101 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | NZ$17 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.67 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | NZ$10 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,119 (NZ$856) | NZ$715 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (NZ$0.21) | NZ$0.36 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 368 (NZ$149) | NZ$93 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (NZ$10) | NZ$28 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.40395
NZD
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand
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