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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 27% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 (40 lei) | 31 lei | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (26 lei) | 20 lei | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.12 (5.83 lei) | 4.70 lei | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (11 lei) | 12 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 (7 lei) | 5.21 lei | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (18 lei) | 14 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (8 lei) | 3.95 lei | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.11 (4.68 lei) | 2.40 lei | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.19 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 28 lei | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (8 lei) | 5.49 lei | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.08 (2.37 lei) | 2.18 lei | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 95% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,484 (3,968 lei) | 2,549 lei | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,000 (3,416 lei) | 1,652 lei | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 641 (730 lei) | 431 lei | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,834 (3,226 lei) | 1,603 lei | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,667 (1,898 lei) | 1,113 lei | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 301 (343 lei) | 271 lei | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 174 (198 lei) | 37 lei | + 432% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,182 (1,346 lei) | 1,420 lei | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 457 (520 lei) | 367 lei | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 37 (42 lei) | 38 lei | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 37 (42 lei) | 22 lei | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 22% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 189 (216 lei) | 280 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 204 (232 lei) | 156 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 355 (404 lei) | 351 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 323 (367 lei) | 401 lei | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 76,543 (87,154 lei) | 81,319 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.46 (1.66 lei) | 5.75 lei | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 153 (175 lei) | 67 lei | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 49% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (15 lei) | 30 lei | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 70 (80 lei) | 34 lei | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 205 (233 lei) | 125 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 68 (77 lei) | 19 lei | + 314% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (17 lei) | 14 lei | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (18 lei) | 16 lei | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (11 lei) | 11 lei | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (25 lei) | 35 lei | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 39% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 86 (98 lei) | 88 lei | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 135 (153 lei) | 47 lei | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 262 (299 lei) | 143 lei | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 191 (217 lei) | 144 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 26 lei | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (16 lei) | 10 lei | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8 lei | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,096 (2,386 lei) | 2,401 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.52 (0.60 lei) | 0.77 lei | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 349 (397 lei) | 189 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (30 lei) | 18 lei | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.139
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 45% more expensive than in Romania
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