- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Romania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 19% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 37 (39 lei) | 30 lei | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.84 (5.12 lei) | 4.70 lei | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.44 (5.75 lei) | 5.14 lei | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (15 lei) | 14 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (7 lei) | 3.96 lei | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.55 (3.76 lei) | 2.22 lei | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.29 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 27 lei | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (8 lei) | 5.37 lei | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.97 (2.08 lei) | 2.15 lei | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 78% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,794 (4,014 lei) | 2,548 lei | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,695 (2,851 lei) | 1,675 lei | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 406 (429 lei) | 407 lei | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,065 (3,243 lei) | 1,545 lei | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,897 (2,007 lei) | 1,045 lei | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (252 lei) | 262 lei | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 153 (162 lei) | 34 lei | + 374% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,240 (1,311 lei) | 1,450 lei | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 415 (439 lei) | 343 lei | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (34 lei) | 35 lei | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (31 lei) | 24 lei | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 168 (177 lei) | 260 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (241 lei) | 147 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (368 lei) | 325 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (313 lei) | 373 lei | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 35% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,299 (81,773 lei) | 80,769 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.55 (1.64 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 183 (193 lei) | 66 lei | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 30% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (13 lei) | 28 lei | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 57 (60 lei) | 28 lei | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 179 (189 lei) | 113 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (29 lei) | 19 lei | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (16 lei) | 13 lei | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (8 lei) | 5.43 lei | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (11 lei) | 11 lei | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (25 lei) | 28 lei | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 40% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 85 (90 lei) | 76 lei | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (112 lei) | 46 lei | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 266 (281 lei) | 135 lei | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 229 (242 lei) | 129 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 21 lei | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (17 lei) | 10 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8 lei | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,119 (2,242 lei) | 2,461 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (0.54 lei) | 0.76 lei | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 371 (392 lei) | 175 lei | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (26 lei) | 17 lei | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.058
RON
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,737 prices entered by 868 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 41% more expensive than in Romania
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