Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 12% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 25 (28 lei) | 34 lei | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (28 lei) | 20 lei | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.90 (5.34 lei) | 5.19 lei | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (10 lei) | 11 lei | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (16 lei) | 14 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (8 lei) | 4.27 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.03 (4.39 lei) | 2.63 lei | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.46 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 27 lei | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (9 lei) | 5.99 lei | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.60 (2.83 lei) | 2.51 lei | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 65% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,365 (3,663 lei) | 3,142 lei | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,052 (2,233 lei) | 1,972 lei | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 855 (930 lei) | 443 lei | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,917 (2,086 lei) | 1,911 lei | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,302 (1,417 lei) | 1,184 lei | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 445 (484 lei) | 299 lei | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 210 (229 lei) | 34 lei | + 573% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,112 (1,211 lei) | 1,295 lei | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 392 (427 lei) | 378 lei | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 23 (25 lei) | 36 lei | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 27 (29 lei) | 20 lei | + 45% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 154 (167 lei) | 294 lei | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 170 (185 lei) | 180 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 341 (371 lei) | 341 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (322 lei) | 364 lei | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 79,697 (86,744 lei) | 90,229 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.74 (1.90 lei) | 4.89 lei | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 80 (87 lei) | 71 lei | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 15% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (10 lei) | 32 lei | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 60 (66 lei) | 37 lei | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 109 (118 lei) | 135 lei | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 15 (17 lei) | 21 lei | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (18 lei) | 16 lei | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (8 lei) | 5.16 lei | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (25 lei) | 36 lei | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 19% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 74 (81 lei) | 96 lei | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 116 (126 lei) | 51 lei | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 250 (272 lei) | 158 lei | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 139 (151 lei) | 197 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 25 lei | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (14 lei) | 11 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 9 lei | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,930 (2,101 lei) | 2,659 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.58 (0.63 lei) | 0.47 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 297 (323 lei) | 177 lei | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (28 lei) | 20 lei | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.088
RON
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 18% more expensive than in Romania
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