Cost of living in United States compared to Saudi Arabia
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in United States is 37% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
United States | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (﷼ 74) | ﷼ 43 | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 33 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 20 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (﷼ 3.99) | ﷼ 5.64 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 28 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 7 | + 138% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 21 | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 7 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 5.33 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (﷼ 59) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 12 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 2.68 | + 291% | |
Housing | + 98% | |||
Housing in United States is 98% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
United States | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (﷼ 11,288) | ﷼ 3,853 | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (﷼ 8,655) | ﷼ 2,769 | + 213% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (﷼ 835) | ﷼ 553 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (﷼ 7,706) | ﷼ 4,945 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (﷼ 5,870) | ﷼ 1,772 | + 231% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (﷼ 557) | ﷼ 278 | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (﷼ 241) | ﷼ 228 | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (﷼ 1,101) | ﷼ 1,008 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (﷼ 545) | ﷼ 425 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 32 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (﷼ 112) | ﷼ 50 | + 124% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in United States is 31% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
United States | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (﷼ 215) | ﷼ 263 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (﷼ 196) | ﷼ 343 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (﷼ 365) | ﷼ 309 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (﷼ 492) | ﷼ 560 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in United States is 22% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
United States | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (﷼ 106,693) | ﷼ 17,330 | + 516% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (﷼ 3.69) | ﷼ 2.19 | + 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (﷼ 277) | ﷼ 280 | - 1% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 33% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
United States | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 6 | + 457% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (﷼ 79) | ﷼ 82 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (﷼ 523) | ﷼ 299 | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (﷼ 35) | ﷼ 24 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 20 | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 20 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 11 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 25 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (﷼ 110) | ﷼ 49 | + 126% | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 40% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
United States | Saudi Arabia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (﷼ 215) | ﷼ 49 | + 342% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (﷼ 112) | ﷼ 79 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (﷼ 776) | ﷼ 439 | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (﷼ 372) | ﷼ 306 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (﷼ 55) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 12 | + 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (﷼ 27) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (﷼ 1,900) | ﷼ 2,988 | - 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (﷼ 1.38) | ﷼ 0.38 | + 268% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (﷼ 249) | ﷼ 437 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (﷼ 38) | ﷼ 24 | + 59% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,776 prices entered by 2,433 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
3.750
SAR
/
USD
Cost of living in United States is 46% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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