- 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 (₨1,456) | ₨561 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (₨867) | ₨625 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (₨550) | ₨224 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.01 (₨186) | ₨107 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (₨349) | ₨122 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.41 (₨201) | ₨81 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (₨515) | ₨601 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨261) | ₨157 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (₨136) | ₨40 | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨283 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,980 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (₨265) | ₨117 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.93 (₨72) | ₨57 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,752 (₨139,202) | ₨55,913 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,811 (₨104,297) | ₨35,841 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 435 (₨16,156) | ₨8,271 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (₨120,625) | ₨45,604 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,889 (₨70,074) | ₨29,046 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (₨9,499) | ₨7,054 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (₨6,080) | ₨2,742 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,223 (₨45,379) | ₨41,241 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 413 (₨15,336) | ₨11,212 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (₨1,245) | ₨508 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (₨1,159) | ₨1,031 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (₨7,073) | ₨2,517 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 242 (₨8,972) | ₨3,919 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 355 (₨13,185) | ₨6,685 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 297 (₨11,001) | ₨5,433 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 76,810 (₨2,849,684) | ₨2,201,860 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.53 (₨57) | ₨92 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (₨6,817) | ₨2,619 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (₨452) | ₨241 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 60 (₨2,244) | ₨774 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 187 (₨6,942) | ₨2,396 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (₨1,133) | ₨458 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (₨586) | ₨326 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (₨583) | ₨361 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (₨289) | ₨156 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (₨397) | ₨111 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (₨850) | ₨585 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 73 (₨2,715) | ₨1,463 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 112 (₨4,151) | ₨1,197 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (₨9,900) | ₨3,978 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (₨8,511) | ₨3,261 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,228 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (₨569) | ₨400 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨548 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,955 (₨72,521) | ₨57,507 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (₨20) | ₨50 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (₨13,517) | ₨3,895 | + 247% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (₨926) | ₨275 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
37.100
PKR
/
SAR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,690 prices entered by 799 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan
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