- Cost of Living
- United States
- Saudi Arabia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 49% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (﷼ 51) | ﷼ 44 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 22 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.45 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 15 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (﷼ 3.35) | ﷼ 4.72 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.27 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 9 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 5.59 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 18 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 3.80 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 4.42 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 56 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 5.39 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 1.76 | + 347% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in United States is 90% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,068 (﷼ 7,753) | ﷼ 4,015 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,544 (﷼ 5,791) | ﷼ 2,527 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (﷼ 639) | ﷼ 321 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,539 (﷼ 5,771) | ﷼ 2,771 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,078 (﷼ 4,042) | ﷼ 1,533 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (﷼ 421) | ﷼ 370 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (﷼ 181) | ﷼ 167 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $366 (﷼ 1,372) | ﷼ 1,522 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (﷼ 453) | ﷼ 435 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 33 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (﷼ 81) | ﷼ 27 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (﷼ 177) | ﷼ 196 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (﷼ 171) | ﷼ 215 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (﷼ 323) | ﷼ 334 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (﷼ 437) | ﷼ 336 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 12% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,846 (﷼ 81,920) | ﷼ 73,155 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (﷼ 2.45) | ﷼ 0.90 | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (﷼ 337) | ﷼ 315 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 61% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 14 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 45 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (﷼ 403) | ﷼ 130 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 22 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 20 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 16 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 8 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 11 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (﷼ 75) | ﷼ 23 | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 21% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (﷼ 164) | ﷼ 95 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (﷼ 90) | ﷼ 81 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (﷼ 596) | ﷼ 233 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (﷼ 290) | ﷼ 224 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 22 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.69 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 14 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.63 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 8 | + 174% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $457 (﷼ 1,715) | ﷼ 2,034 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (﷼ 0.99) | ﷼ 0.62 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (﷼ 195) | ﷼ 364 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 18 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
3.750
SAR
/
USD
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Cost of living in United States is 42% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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