Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 46 (₨3,536) | ₨972 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (₨2,471) | ₨1,004 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 19 (₨1,478) | ₨345 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (₨487) | ₨175 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 19 (₨1,427) | ₨282 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (₨505) | ₨250 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 23 (₨1,724) | ₨1,139 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (₨624) | ₨290 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.82 (₨367) | ₨117 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨549 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,784 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (₨641) | ₨289 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.56 (₨195) | ₨191 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 398% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 398% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,183 (₨547,047) | ₨115,670 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (₨347,826) | ₨70,950 | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (₨141,385) | ₨25,995 | + 444% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,912 (₨374,085) | ₨59,502 | + 529% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,449 (₨262,619) | ₨50,821 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (₨91,487) | ₨20,152 | + 354% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (₨19,035) | ₨2,097 | + 808% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (₨125,424) | ₨71,636 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (₨33,825) | ₨23,262 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (₨3,120) | ₨1,718 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 75 (₨5,697) | ₨1,977 | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 355% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 355% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (₨20,009) | ₨3,426 | + 484% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 386 (₨29,383) | ₨6,254 | + 370% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 489 (₨37,275) | ₨13,199 | + 182% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (₨42,656) | ₨8,569 | + 398% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (₨7,292,888) | ₨4,456,060 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.94 (₨148) | ₨270 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 162 (₨12,358) | ₨4,626 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 242% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 242% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (₨1,124) | ₨1,015 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (₨6,226) | ₨1,391 | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (₨22,735) | ₨3,667 | + 520% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 55 (₨4,172) | ₨521 | + 700% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 36 (₨2,754) | ₨922 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (₨1,311) | ₨736 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (₨842) | ₨249 | + 238% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (₨1,422) | ₨242 | + 488% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (₨3,133) | ₨860 | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 212% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 212% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 208 (₨15,808) | ₨3,545 | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (₨7,980) | ₨2,089 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (₨33,418) | ₨2,959 | + 1030% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 351 (₨26,705) | ₨7,109 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (₨1,581) | ₨669 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨659 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (₨205,951) | ₨119,622 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (₨29) | ₨3.79 | + 654% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 247 (₨18,809) | ₨3,764 | + 400% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (₨1,734) | ₨415 | + 317% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,094 prices entered by 532 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan
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