- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 24% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 (44 lei) | 29 lei | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (25 lei) | 18 lei | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (15 lei) | 11 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.57 (4.89 lei) | 4.64 lei | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.47 (5.86 lei) | 5.14 lei | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (7 lei) | 4.00 lei | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.42 (3.66 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.21 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 26 lei | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (7 lei) | 5.39 lei | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.01 (2.15 lei) | 2.10 lei | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 71% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,907 (4,186 lei) | 2,582 lei | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,470 (2,647 lei) | 1,648 lei | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 392 (420 lei) | 397 lei | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,450 (2,625 lei) | 1,528 lei | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,556 (1,667 lei) | 1,008 lei | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 391 (419 lei) | 267 lei | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 155 (166 lei) | 35 lei | + 372% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,278 (1,369 lei) | 1,527 lei | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 419 (449 lei) | 330 lei | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (33 lei) | 34 lei | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (28 lei) | 26 lei | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 17% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 148 (159 lei) | 249 lei | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 196 (209 lei) | 143 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 315 (338 lei) | 320 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 278 (298 lei) | 360 lei | - 17% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 68,920 (73,838 lei) | 81,637 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.32 (1.41 lei) | 5.26 lei | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180 (193 lei) | 65 lei | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 18% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (12 lei) | 29 lei | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 46 (49 lei) | 27 lei | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 123 (132 lei) | 108 lei | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (23 lei) | 18 lei | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (8 lei) | 5.39 lei | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (9 lei) | 10 lei | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (25 lei) | 28 lei | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 38% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (87 lei) | 73 lei | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 102 (109 lei) | 46 lei | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 391 (418 lei) | 137 lei | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 211 (226 lei) | 128 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 20 lei | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (16 lei) | 10 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 7 lei | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,047 (2,193 lei) | 2,529 lei | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.61 (0.66 lei) | 0.86 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 357 (383 lei) | 189 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (26 lei) | 17 lei | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.071
RON
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,762 prices entered by 936 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 38% more expensive than in Romania
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