Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 36 (3,454 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (2,370 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (1,556 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.80 (465 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (772 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.17 (501 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (1,430 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (638 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.17 (404 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 328 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,879 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (733 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.17 (210 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,743 (362,811 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,265 (219,566 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 387 (37,531 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,702 (261,917 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,766 (171,191 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 298 (28,861 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 183 (17,779 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,277 (123,821 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 403 (39,030 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (3,153 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (3,234 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 200 (19,417 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 180 (17,431 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (33,740 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 278 (26,983 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,007 (7,464,378 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.53 (149 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 272 (26,350 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (1,209 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 67 (6,531 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 135 (13,121 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 32 (3,060 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (1,670 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (1,702 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (685 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (917 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (1,682 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 86 (8,356 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 130 (12,571 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 239 (23,188 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (21,056 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,268 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (1,253 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 567 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,809 (175,304 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 (52 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 322 (31,227 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (2,598 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 461% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,369 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
96.931
NGN
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria
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