- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 37 (€9) | €9 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€5.36) | €5.87 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (€3.25) | €2.93 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.84 (€1.10) | €0.70 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (€1.94) | €2.02 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.44 (€1.24) | €1.33 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.16) | €4.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.59) | €1.46 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.55 (€0.81) | €0.85 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.99 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.80 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (€1.62) | €1.93 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.97 (€0.45) | €0.90 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,794 (€866) | €1,036 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,695 (€615) | €765 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 406 (€93) | €110 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,065 (€700) | €752 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,871 (€427) | €476 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (€54) | €74 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 153 (€35) | €24 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,240 (€283) | €381 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 415 (€95) | €99 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 17% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 168 (€38) | €78 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (€52) | €30 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (€79) | €83 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (€68) | €92 | - 27% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 77,299 (€17,645) | €26,549 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.55 (€0.35) | €1.51 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 183 (€42) | €39 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 4% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (€2.78) | €4.19 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 57 (€13) | €7 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 179 (€41) | €47 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (€6) | €3.54 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.38) | €3.51 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.51) | €4.16 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.70) | €1.73 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (€2.29) | €2.30 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (€5.32) | €12 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 13% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 85 (€19) | €26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (€24) | €12 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 266 (€61) | €42 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (€52) | €40 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.69) | €2.91 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €2.57 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,119 (€484) | €517 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (€0.12) | €0.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 371 (€85) | €37 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€5.64) | €4.95 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in Portugal
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