Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Peru
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 65% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 46 (S/. 46) | S/. 24 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (S/. 32) | S/. 19 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 19 (S/. 19) | S/. 8 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (S/. 6) | S/. 4.92 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 19 (S/. 19) | S/. 9 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (S/. 7) | S/. 3.45 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 23 (S/. 22) | S/. 12 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.40 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.82 (S/. 4.77) | S/. 3.06 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | S/. 6 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | S/. 33 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (S/. 8) | S/. 8 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.56 (S/. 2.53) | S/. 2.06 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 200% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,471 (S/. 7,390) | S/. 3,121 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (S/. 4,518) | S/. 1,633 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (S/. 1,836) | S/. 236 | + 677% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,912 (S/. 4,859) | S/. 1,701 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,449 (S/. 3,411) | S/. 1,086 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (S/. 1,188) | S/. 170 | + 601% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (S/. 247) | S/. 75 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (S/. 1,629) | S/. 1,272 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (S/. 439) | S/. 414 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (S/. 41) | S/. 33 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 75 (S/. 74) | S/. 22 | + 238% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 194% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Peru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (S/. 260) | S/. 166 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 386 (S/. 382) | S/. 95 | + 301% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 489 (S/. 484) | S/. 257 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (S/. 554) | S/. 238 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 13% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (S/. 94,729) | S/. 61,859 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.94 (S/. 1.92) | S/. 5.23 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 162 (S/. 161) | S/. 123 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 125% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (S/. 15) | S/. 15 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (S/. 81) | S/. 12 | + 556% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (S/. 295) | S/. 119 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 55 (S/. 54) | S/. 27 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 36 (S/. 36) | S/. 15 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (S/. 17) | S/. 17 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.20 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (S/. 18) | S/. 5.91 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (S/. 41) | S/. 37 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 78% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Peru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 208 (S/. 205) | S/. 52 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (S/. 104) | S/. 31 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (S/. 434) | S/. 121 | + 258% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 351 (S/. 347) | S/. 116 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | S/. 35 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (S/. 21) | S/. 14 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | S/. 9 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (S/. 2,675) | S/. 2,107 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (S/. 0.37) | S/. 0.57 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 247 (S/. 244) | S/. 138 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (S/. 22) | S/. 17 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,809 prices entered by 408 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 93% more expensive than in Peru
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