- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
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 | ﷼ 39 (₨1,394) | ₨528 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (₨837) | ₨604 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (₨525) | ₨214 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.06 (₨181) | ₨108 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (₨317) | ₨121 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.54 (₨198) | ₨82 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (₨507) | ₨437 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨251) | ₨153 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.56 (₨127) | ₨40 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨314 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,141 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (₨252) | ₨117 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.01 (₨72) | ₨55 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,931 (₨140,614) | ₨57,018 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,777 (₨99,317) | ₨35,866 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 411 (₨14,685) | ₨7,949 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,407 (₨121,870) | ₨44,615 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,996 (₨71,391) | ₨25,314 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (₨8,557) | ₨6,795 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 159 (₨5,685) | ₨2,652 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,232 (₨44,050) | ₨39,920 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 406 (₨14,529) | ₨11,091 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (₨1,182) | ₨499 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (₨1,047) | ₨947 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 187 (₨6,687) | ₨2,542 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 231 (₨8,257) | ₨4,026 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (₨12,525) | ₨6,025 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 302 (₨10,818) | ₨5,302 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,299 (₨2,764,729) | ₨1,796,100 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.56 (₨56) | ₨89 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (₨6,581) | ₨2,526 | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (₨436) | ₨227 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 58 (₨2,064) | ₨639 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 184 (₨6,595) | ₨2,133 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (₨991) | ₨444 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (₨565) | ₨268 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (₨564) | ₨340 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (₨275) | ₨142 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (₨367) | ₨109 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (₨838) | ₨627 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 79 (₨2,822) | ₨1,501 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (₨4,012) | ₨1,126 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (₨9,570) | ₨3,688 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 230 (₨8,222) | ₨3,095 | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨526 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (₨573) | ₨391 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨548 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,085 (₨74,559) | ₨54,726 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (₨19) | ₨28 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 363 (₨12,986) | ₨3,850 | + 237% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (₨884) | ₨182 | + 387% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
35.767
PKR
/
SAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,212 prices entered by 862 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan
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