- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 26% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (44 lei) | 30 lei | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (26 lei) | 19 lei | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (16 lei) | 12 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (5.51 lei) | 4.71 lei | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.55 (6 lei) | 5.19 lei | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (15 lei) | 15 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (8 lei) | 3.88 lei | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (4.01 lei) | 2.24 lei | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.27 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 28 lei | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (8 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.96 (2.15 lei) | 2.23 lei | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 85% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,789 (4,154 lei) | 2,615 lei | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,719 (2,981 lei) | 1,698 lei | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 428 (470 lei) | 409 lei | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (3,565 lei) | 1,628 lei | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,946 (2,134 lei) | 1,108 lei | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (281 lei) | 265 lei | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (179 lei) | 35 lei | + 409% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,249 (1,369 lei) | 1,503 lei | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (446 lei) | 356 lei | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (36 lei) | 36 lei | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (33 lei) | 23 lei | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (209 lei) | 274 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (254 lei) | 159 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 352 (386 lei) | 333 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 311 (341 lei) | 376 lei | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 39% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,303 (82,562 lei) | 82,352 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 (1.73 lei) | 5.63 lei | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (201 lei) | 65 lei | + 212% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 38% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (14 lei) | 28 lei | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (67 lei) | 29 lei | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 190 (208 lei) | 117 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (33 lei) | 20 lei | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (9 lei) | 5.62 lei | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (12 lei) | 11 lei | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (25 lei) | 29 lei | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 42% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 84 (92 lei) | 79 lei | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (122 lei) | 46 lei | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (293 lei) | 147 lei | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 239 (262 lei) | 132 lei | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 21 lei | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (17 lei) | 10 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8 lei | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,034 (2,230 lei) | 2,418 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (0.58 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (399 lei) | 187 lei | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (27 lei) | 17 lei | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.096
RON
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,259 prices entered by 781 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 46% more expensive than in Romania
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