Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 159% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (₨3,184) | ₨853 | + 273% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (₨2,451) | ₨1,049 | + 134% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (₨1,466) | ₨492 | + 198% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (₨420) | ₨185 | + 126% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (₨2,106) | ₨314 | + 570% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (₨535) | ₨168 | + 219% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (₨1,543) | ₨1,416 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨500) | ₨317 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (₨396) | ₨97 | + 309% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨506 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,654 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (₨891) | ₨204 | + 337% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (₨199) | ₨193 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 162% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (₨286,483) | ₨152,835 | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (₨205,932) | ₨91,231 | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (₨41,141) | ₨33,939 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (₨367,688) | ₨75,769 | + 385% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (₨131,755) | ₨53,656 | + 146% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (₨20,702) | ₨20,047 | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (₨16,939) | ₨2,152 | + 687% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (₨74,942) | ₨60,264 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (₨31,600) | ₨26,966 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (₨2,393) | ₨1,409 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (₨3,724) | ₨2,151 | + 73% | |
Clothes | + 193% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (₨19,537) | ₨4,450 | + 339% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (₨25,510) | ₨8,668 | + 194% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (₨23,008) | ₨18,609 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (₨41,650) | ₨7,339 | + 468% | |
Transportation | + 133% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (₨1,288,636) | ₨4,426,660 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (₨163) | ₨277 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (₨20,809) | ₨3,424 | + 508% | |
Personal Care | + 253% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 253% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (₨478) | ₨606 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (₨6,080) | ₨998 | + 509% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (₨22,199) | ₨2,526 | + 779% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (₨1,803) | ₨851 | + 112% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (₨1,520) | ₨669 | + 127% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (₨1,455) | ₨526 | + 176% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (₨822) | ₨209 | + 294% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (₨1,843) | ₨282 | + 553% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (₨3,627) | ₨2,238 | + 62% | |
Entertainment | + 208% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 208% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (₨3,615) | ₨3,608 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (₨5,874) | ₨1,829 | + 221% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (₨32,630) | ₨5,580 | + 485% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (₨22,783) | ₨6,757 | + 237% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨2,441 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (₨897) | ₨794 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨706 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (₨222,151) | ₨72,434 | + 207% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (₨28) | ₨3.61 | + 674% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (₨32,467) | ₨2,832 | + 1047% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (₨1,787) | ₨441 | + 306% | |
TOTAL | + 165% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,746 prices entered by 514 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan
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