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Cost of living in United States compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 51% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 35 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 23 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.43 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 15 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (﷼ 3.28) | ﷼ 5.12 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 10 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.96 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 5.83 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 16 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (﷼ 5.98) | ﷼ 4.17 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (﷼ 14) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (﷼ 55) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 2.09 | + 286% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in United States is 74% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (﷼ 7,672) | ﷼ 3,512 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,542 (﷼ 5,784) | ﷼ 2,960 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (﷼ 667) | ﷼ 641 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,514 (﷼ 5,676) | ﷼ 2,834 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,090 (﷼ 4,089) | ﷼ 1,667 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (﷼ 437) | ﷼ 301 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (﷼ 180) | ﷼ 176 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (﷼ 1,211) | ﷼ 1,190 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (﷼ 452) | ﷼ 457 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (﷼ 40) | ﷼ 37 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (﷼ 82) | ﷼ 37 | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (﷼ 177) | ﷼ 189 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (﷼ 166) | ﷼ 204 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (﷼ 321) | ﷼ 355 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (﷼ 424) | ﷼ 323 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 69% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,243 (﷼ 83,417) | ﷼ 76,543 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (﷼ 2.92) | ﷼ 1.48 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (﷼ 318) | ﷼ 153 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 28% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 13 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (﷼ 68) | ﷼ 70 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (﷼ 414) | ﷼ 205 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 68 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 15 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 16 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 8 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 10 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (﷼ 77) | ﷼ 22 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 13% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (﷼ 168) | ﷼ 92 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (﷼ 93) | ﷼ 133 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (﷼ 643) | ﷼ 262 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (﷼ 292) | ﷼ 191 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 14 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.92 (﷼ 22) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $419 (﷼ 1,573) | ﷼ 2,096 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (﷼ 0.95) | ﷼ 0.52 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (﷼ 186) | ﷼ 348 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 26 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.750
SAR
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 81,848 prices entered by 11,119 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 48% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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