Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (2,964 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 (2,526 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (1,670 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.74 (481 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (892 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (626 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (1,515 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (740 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.05 (412 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 440 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,826 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (850 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.02 (205 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 39% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,446 (350,085 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,026 (205,805 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 843 (85,623 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,495 (253,459 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,508 (153,142 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 462 (46,898 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 144 (14,663 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,233 (125,221 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 385 (39,063 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (2,400 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 25 (2,508 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 127 (12,951 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 169 (17,161 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 353 (35,816 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 268 (27,252 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 117% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,245 (9,066,071 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.65 (168 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 391 (39,670 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (1,062 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 65 (6,653 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 145 (14,754 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 22 (2,197 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (1,850 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (1,802 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (698 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (1,312 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (2,331 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 88 (8,986 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 116 (11,746 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 235 (23,909 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 216 (21,946 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,455 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (1,698 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 511 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,833 (186,182 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.77 (79 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 275 (27,985 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (2,521 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 366% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,705 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria
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