Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (₨1,227) | ₨477 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 (₨1,046) | ₨617 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (₨692) | ₨253 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.74 (₨199) | ₨111 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (₨369) | ₨147 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (₨259) | ₨85 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (₨627) | ₨736 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨306) | ₨147 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.05 (₨170) | ₨52 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨285 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨1,607 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (₨352) | ₨133 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.02 (₨85) | ₨80 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,446 (₨144,950) | ₨65,208 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,026 (₨85,212) | ₨40,675 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 843 (₨35,452) | ₨11,662 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,495 (₨104,942) | ₨44,902 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,508 (₨63,407) | ₨32,659 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 462 (₨19,418) | ₨8,932 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 144 (₨6,071) | ₨2,572 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,233 (₨51,847) | ₨44,098 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 385 (₨16,174) | ₨23,617 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 24 (₨994) | ₨667 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 25 (₨1,038) | ₨516 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 127 (₨5,362) | ₨3,054 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 169 (₨7,105) | ₨5,408 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 353 (₨14,829) | ₨8,399 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 268 (₨11,284) | ₨5,912 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,245 (₨3,753,732) | ₨2,463,580 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.65 (₨69) | ₨107 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 391 (₨16,425) | ₨2,108 | + 679% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (₨440) | ₨260 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 65 (₨2,755) | ₨616 | + 347% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 145 (₨6,109) | ₨1,831 | + 234% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 22 (₨909) | ₨463 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (₨766) | ₨350 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (₨746) | ₨441 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (₨289) | ₨189 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 13 (₨543) | ₨169 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (₨965) | ₨480 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 88 (₨3,721) | ₨1,849 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 116 (₨4,864) | ₨1,458 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 235 (₨9,899) | ₨2,679 | + 270% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 216 (₨9,087) | ₨3,680 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨850 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (₨703) | ₨437 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,833 (₨77,087) | ₨58,894 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.77 (₨33) | ₨39 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 275 (₨11,587) | ₨4,106 | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (₨1,044) | ₨267 | + 290% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,820 prices entered by 611 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan
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