- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (₨1,222) | ₨499 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (₨699) | ₨566 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (₨414) | ₨226 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.58 (₨141) | ₨104 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (₨243) | ₨116 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.44 (₨168) | ₨86 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (₨449) | ₨462 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨210) | ₨145 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.42 (₨105) | ₨39 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨252 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨1,400 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (₨207) | ₨116 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.50 (₨77) | ₨56 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,943 (₨121,448) | ₨55,103 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,499 (₨76,958) | ₨34,195 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 379 (₨11,686) | ₨8,791 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,600 (₨80,076) | ₨43,999 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,553 (₨47,821) | ₨29,502 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 381 (₨11,732) | ₨6,095 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 159 (₨4,902) | ₨2,759 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,238 (₨38,119) | ₨39,879 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 403 (₨12,413) | ₨10,578 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (₨913) | ₨529 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (₨808) | ₨816 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 148 (₨4,572) | ₨2,774 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 196 (₨6,023) | ₨4,558 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 315 (₨9,715) | ₨6,214 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 278 (₨8,567) | ₨5,285 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 69,507 (₨2,140,866) | ₨1,816,020 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.27 (₨39) | ₨78 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 197 (₨6,065) | ₨2,538 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (₨341) | ₨221 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 46 (₨1,420) | ₨485 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 123 (₨3,803) | ₨2,261 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (₨672) | ₨429 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (₨496) | ₨250 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (₨450) | ₨327 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (₨224) | ₨145 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (₨272) | ₨107 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (₨706) | ₨455 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (₨2,489) | ₨1,630 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 104 (₨3,191) | ₨1,112 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 382 (₨11,765) | ₨2,379 | + 395% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 211 (₨6,510) | ₨3,097 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨613 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (₨452) | ₨362 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨427 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,047 (₨63,049) | ₨54,617 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.61 (₨19) | ₨76 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 357 (₨10,998) | ₨3,656 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (₨745) | ₨173 | + 332% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
30.801
PKR
/
SAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,070 prices entered by 938 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan
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