Cost of living in United States compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 52% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 36 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 24 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.34 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 16 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (﷼ 3.28) | ﷼ 4.80 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.01 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 8 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.09 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 5.17 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 15 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 4.17 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (﷼ 55) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 8 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 2.17 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in United States is 91% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,232 (﷼ 8,371) | ﷼ 3,743 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,604 (﷼ 6,016) | ﷼ 2,265 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (﷼ 669) | ﷼ 387 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,609 (﷼ 6,033) | ﷼ 2,702 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,137 (﷼ 4,263) | ﷼ 1,766 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (﷼ 438) | ﷼ 298 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (﷼ 180) | ﷼ 183 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (﷼ 1,123) | ﷼ 1,277 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (﷼ 449) | ﷼ 403 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 33 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (﷼ 85) | ﷼ 33 | + 154% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 4% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (﷼ 183) | ﷼ 200 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (﷼ 163) | ﷼ 180 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (﷼ 325) | ﷼ 348 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (﷼ 425) | ﷼ 278 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 14% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,926 (﷼ 85,977) | ﷼ 77,007 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (﷼ 2.90) | ﷼ 1.53 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (﷼ 300) | ﷼ 272 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 48% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 12 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (﷼ 76) | ﷼ 67 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (﷼ 411) | ﷼ 135 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 32 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 17 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 18 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 9 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (﷼ 82) | ﷼ 17 | + 371% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 14% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (﷼ 169) | ﷼ 86 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (﷼ 92) | ﷼ 130 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (﷼ 830) | ﷼ 239 | + 247% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (﷼ 282) | ﷼ 217 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (﷼ 44) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 13 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (﷼ 22) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $404 (﷼ 1,514) | ﷼ 1,809 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (﷼ 0.70) | ﷼ 0.54 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (﷼ 202) | ﷼ 322 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 27 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
3.750
SAR
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 52,532 prices entered by 6,615 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 42% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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