Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 32 (₨1,327) | ₨609 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 25 (₨1,020) | ₨658 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (₨660) | ₨250 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.80 (₨197) | ₨111 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (₨330) | ₨122 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.51 (₨227) | ₨116 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (₨590) | ₨513 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨290) | ₨182 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.03 (₨166) | ₨47 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨366 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,635 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (₨312) | ₨127 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.20 (₨91) | ₨56 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,743 (₨153,968) | ₨56,028 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,289 (₨94,147) | ₨37,189 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 387 (₨15,927) | ₨9,197 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,692 (₨110,719) | ₨50,256 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,832 (₨75,346) | ₨30,769 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 298 (₨12,248) | ₨8,410 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 183 (₨7,527) | ₨2,495 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,461 (₨60,081) | ₨40,044 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 403 (₨16,563) | ₨11,962 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (₨1,338) | ₨600 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (₨1,372) | ₨797 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 205 (₨8,446) | ₨2,116 | + 299% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 163 (₨6,717) | ₨3,603 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 351 (₨14,450) | ₨6,737 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 247 (₨10,162) | ₨5,639 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 197% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 197% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,007 (₨3,167,696) | ₨1,997,080 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.54 (₨63) | ₨112 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 334 (₨13,727) | ₨1,909 | + 619% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (₨482) | ₨311 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 68 (₨2,814) | ₨401 | + 602% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150 (₨6,156) | ₨1,486 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 32 (₨1,299) | ₨514 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (₨709) | ₨303 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (₨723) | ₨309 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (₨291) | ₨189 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (₨442) | ₨133 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (₨714) | ₨394 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 141% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 88 (₨3,621) | ₨1,486 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 116 (₨4,762) | ₨1,191 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 239 (₨9,840) | ₨3,713 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (₨8,936) | ₨3,615 | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨885 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (₨573) | ₨325 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨393 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,809 (₨74,395) | ₨55,804 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 (₨22) | ₨4.62 | + 376% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 317 (₨13,040) | ₨4,249 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (₨1,103) | ₨216 | + 410% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,378 prices entered by 604 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan
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