Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (₨2,096) | ₨519 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (₨1,681) | ₨742 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (₨733) | ₨215 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.97 (₨321) | ₨119 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 12 (₨637) | ₨168 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (₨337) | ₨102 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (₨876) | ₨658 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (₨408) | ₨194 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.66 (₨250) | ₨51 | + 387% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨220 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,141 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (₨472) | ₨170 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.89 (₨155) | ₨77 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,675 (₨197,143) | ₨65,360 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,836 (₨152,136) | ₨44,450 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 546 (₨29,268) | ₨14,918 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,826 (₨151,606) | ₨47,849 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,717 (₨92,114) | ₨35,800 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 658 (₨35,279) | ₨10,123 | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 187 (₨10,006) | ₨2,270 | + 341% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,846 (₨99,038) | ₨53,975 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 466 (₨25,008) | ₨18,356 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 23 (₨1,236) | ₨851 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 65 (₨3,463) | ₨797 | + 334% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 164 (₨8,794) | ₨4,868 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 175 (₨9,397) | ₨7,670 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 458 (₨24,574) | ₨17,357 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 398 (₨21,357) | ₨8,106 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,622 (₨4,057,240) | ₨5,697,890 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.42 (₨130) | ₨146 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 20 (₨1,098) | ₨237 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (₨3,250) | ₨572 | + 468% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 169 (₨9,056) | ₨1,768 | + 412% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 18 (₨978) | ₨1,267 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (₨892) | ₨575 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (₨844) | ₨371 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (₨454) | ₨352 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (₨645) | ₨116 | + 454% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 33 (₨1,745) | ₨681 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 144 (₨7,711) | ₨2,016 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 124 (₨6,640) | ₨1,908 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500 (₨26,826) | ₨2,708 | + 891% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (₨12,286) | ₨4,907 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,025 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (₨1,112) | ₨469 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨513 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,412 (₨129,385) | ₨107,118 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (₨28) | ₨4.02 | + 603% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (₨15,871) | ₨4,729 | + 236% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (₨1,398) | ₨237 | + 489% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,336 prices entered by 399 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan
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