- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 11% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (€9) | €8 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (€4.89) | €5.78 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (€2.89) | €2.87 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.57 (€0.99) | €0.67 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (€1.67) | €2.03 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.38 (€1.17) | €1.37 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (€3.15) | €4.40 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (€1.46) | €1.46 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.36 (€0.73) | €0.88 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.97 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.25 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 6 (€1.41) | €1.91 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.49 (€0.54) | €0.92 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,908 (€848) | €950 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,542 (€552) | €678 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 334 (€73) | €107 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,458 (€534) | €642 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,612 (€350) | €417 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 391 (€85) | €68 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 154 (€33) | €25 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,261 (€274) | €401 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 406 (€88) | €107 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (€6) | €9 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (€5.66) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 0% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 145 (€31) | €79 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 196 (€43) | €29 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 310 (€67) | €85 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 287 (€62) | €84 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 21% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 71,493 (€15,523) | €27,187 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.23 (€0.27) | €1.49 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 217 (€47) | €37 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 30% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (€2.45) | €3.20 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 41 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 94 (€20) | €52 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (€4.70) | €3.35 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (€3.48) | €3.70 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (€3.14) | €4.29 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (€1.62) | €1.76 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (€1.91) | €2.12 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (€4.84) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 90 (€20) | €26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 93 (€20) | €13 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 261 (€57) | €43 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 219 (€48) | €39 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (€3.17) | €2.85 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €2.73 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,021 (€439) | €526 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (€0.14) | €0.28 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 345 (€75) | €41 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (€5.22) | €4.94 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 11% cheaper than in Portugal
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