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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 5% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 34 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.48) | €6 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.43) | €2.89 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.72 (€1.14) | €0.65 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (€1.97) | €2.15 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.35 (€1.29) | €1.57 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.44) | €4.48 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.64) | €1.44 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.52 (€1.09) | €0.99 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.98 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.90) | €1.94 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.46 (€0.59) | €0.75 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 9% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,202 (€772) | €1,082 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,350 (€567) | €719 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 388 (€94) | €110 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,326 (€561) | €749 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,629 (€393) | €476 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 431 (€104) | €79 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 183 (€44) | €24 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,262 (€304) | €351 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 419 (€101) | €109 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €8 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (€48) | €86 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 176 (€42) | €30 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 344 (€83) | €75 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 285 (€69) | €91 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 72,812 (€17,559) | €26,922 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.50 (€0.36) | €1.51 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 169 (€41) | €37 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (€2.66) | €5.46 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 56 (€14) | €7 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 114 (€27) | €52 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €3.97 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.04) | €3.20 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.09) | €4.06 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (€1.94) | €1.56 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.37) | €2.28 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (€4.05) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 19% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 76 (€18) | €27 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 139 (€34) | €13 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 209 (€50) | €43 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 148 (€36) | €42 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €6 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (€2.99) | €2.26 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €2.37 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 1,857 (€448) | €452 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (€0.12) | €0.12 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 324 (€78) | €36 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€6) | €4.99 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in Portugal
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