- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 2% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (3,786 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (2,280 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (1,413 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.06 (489 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (855 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.53 (534 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (1,320 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (679 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.56 (344 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 339 ₦ | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,416 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (684 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.95 (188 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,926 (379,542 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,777 (268,430 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 411 (39,691 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,407 (329,385 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,996 (192,953 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (23,128 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 162 (15,668 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,232 (119,057 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 406 (39,267 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (3,194 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (2,828 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 187 (18,074 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 231 (22,317 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (33,853 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 302 (29,239 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,299 (7,472,417 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.56 (150 ₦) | 155 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180 (17,428 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (1,177 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 58 (5,579 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 184 (17,824 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (2,678 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (1,527 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (1,525 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (744 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (992 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (2,265 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 79 (7,627 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (10,843 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (25,866 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 230 (22,222 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,556 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (1,550 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 562 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,085 (201,516 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.52 (50 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 359 (34,750 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (2,390 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 408% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
96.669
NGN
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,100 prices entered by 433 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria
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