- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 37 (₨1,231) | ₨506 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (₨774) | ₨594 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (₨469) | ₨214 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.84 (₨160) | ₨105 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (₨281) | ₨119 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.44 (₨179) | ₨82 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (₨457) | ₨481 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (₨229) | ₨150 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.55 (₨117) | ₨40 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨311 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,217 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (₨234) | ₨119 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.97 (₨65) | ₨54 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,794 (₨125,196) | ₨56,830 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,695 (₨88,936) | ₨33,442 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 406 (₨13,394) | ₨7,867 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,065 (₨101,146) | ₨42,799 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,871 (₨61,732) | ₨25,665 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (₨7,873) | ₨6,434 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 153 (₨5,064) | ₨2,590 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,240 (₨40,908) | ₨40,917 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 415 (₨13,706) | ₨10,990 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (₨1,054) | ₨509 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (₨978) | ₨1,097 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 168 (₨5,537) | ₨2,520 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (₨7,515) | ₨4,267 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (₨11,468) | ₨6,098 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (₨9,767) | ₨5,524 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,299 (₨2,550,707) | ₨1,809,730 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.55 (₨51) | ₨85 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 183 (₨6,030) | ₨2,543 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 124% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (₨402) | ₨221 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 57 (₨1,865) | ₨542 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 179 (₨5,890) | ₨2,075 | + 184% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (₨915) | ₨386 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (₨489) | ₨243 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (₨507) | ₨332 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (₨246) | ₨136 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (₨331) | ₨104 | + 217% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (₨770) | ₨612 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 85 (₨2,797) | ₨1,486 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (₨3,479) | ₨1,147 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 266 (₨8,775) | ₨3,939 | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (₨7,540) | ₨3,130 | + 141% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨500 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (₨533) | ₨374 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,119 (₨69,932) | ₨55,174 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (₨17) | ₨44 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 371 (₨12,226) | ₨4,065 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (₨815) | ₨177 | + 360% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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PKR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,489 prices entered by 880 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan
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