Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 6% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (35 lei) | 47 lei | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (34 lei) | 25 lei | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (18 lei) | 16 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (8 lei) | 8 lei | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (10 lei) | 4.81 lei | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (5.06 lei) | 3.55 lei | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.84 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 33 lei | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (10 lei) | 7 lei | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (2.91 lei) | 3.96 lei | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 105% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,989 (4,769 lei) | 3,450 lei | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (3,425 lei) | 2,340 lei | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (908 lei) | 473 lei | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (3,393 lei) | 2,014 lei | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (2,041 lei) | 1,491 lei | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (789 lei) | 322 lei | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (301 lei) | 38 lei | + 687% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (2,703 lei) | 1,476 lei | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (592 lei) | 432 lei | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (31 lei) | 44 lei | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (70 lei) | 53 lei | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 34% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (209 lei) | 317 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (302 lei) | 181 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (495 lei) | 333 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (441 lei) | 417 lei | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 18% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (107,996 lei) | 99,948 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (2.22 lei) | 8 lei | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (178 lei) | 83 lei | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 51% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (16 lei) | 28 lei | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (89 lei) | 29 lei | + 212% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (234 lei) | 212 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (42 lei) | 23 lei | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (26 lei) | 16 lei | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (23 lei) | 18 lei | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (13 lei) | 8 lei | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (22 lei) | 14 lei | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (51 lei) | 49 lei | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 59% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (202 lei) | 126 lei | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (132 lei) | 65 lei | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (829 lei) | 136 lei | + 510% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (259 lei) | 193 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 27 lei | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (21 lei) | 12 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 10 lei | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (4,386 lei) | 3,334 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (0.66 lei) | 0.38 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (354 lei) | 191 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (32 lei) | 23 lei | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.196
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/
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 41% more expensive than in Romania
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