- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 41 (€9) | €9 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.28) | €5.78 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.25) | €2.94 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.72 (€1.07) | €0.69 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (€1.83) | €2.00 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.51 (€1.25) | €1.31 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.18) | €4.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.57) | €1.40 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.51 (€0.80) | €0.87 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.98 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.65 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (€1.57) | €1.92 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.89 (€0.43) | €0.92 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,877 (€881) | €978 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,492 (€566) | €727 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 366 (€83) | €110 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,783 (€632) | €689 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,686 (€383) | €451 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 226 (€51) | €77 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 149 (€34) | €24 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,228 (€279) | €395 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 393 (€89) | €107 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (€5.98) | €6 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 10% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 145 (€33) | €80 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 205 (€47) | €29 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 329 (€75) | €82 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 290 (€66) | €86 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 23% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 71,872 (€16,335) | €26,269 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.44 (€0.33) | €1.48 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 189 (€43) | €39 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 9% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (€2.80) | €4.28 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 49 (€11) | €7 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 145 (€33) | €47 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 23 (€5.26) | €3.45 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.67) | €3.59 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.53) | €4.12 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.82) | €1.69 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.16) | €2.35 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (€5.45) | €12 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 7% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 80 (€18) | €27 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 104 (€24) | €12 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 289 (€66) | €44 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 211 (€48) | €40 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.69) | €2.79 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €2.70 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,050 (€466) | €521 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.50 (€0.11) | €0.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 368 (€84) | €39 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (€5.54) | €4.94 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in Portugal
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