- Cost of Living
- United States
- Saudi Arabia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 56% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 40 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 23 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 13 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (﷼ 3.43) | ﷼ 4.57 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 8 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 5.38 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 14 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 3.36 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (﷼ 54) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 6 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 2.49 | + 224% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in United States is 96% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,048 (﷼ 7,681) | ﷼ 3,908 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,580 (﷼ 5,925) | ﷼ 2,542 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (﷼ 645) | ﷼ 334 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (﷼ 5,943) | ﷼ 2,458 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (﷼ 4,159) | ﷼ 1,612 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (﷼ 440) | ﷼ 391 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (﷼ 179) | ﷼ 154 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (﷼ 1,315) | ﷼ 1,261 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (﷼ 452) | ﷼ 406 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (﷼ 42) | ﷼ 29 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (﷼ 84) | ﷼ 26 | + 221% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 2% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (﷼ 176) | ﷼ 145 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (﷼ 170) | ﷼ 196 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (﷼ 320) | ﷼ 310 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (﷼ 445) | ﷼ 287 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 40% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,102 (﷼ 82,880) | ﷼ 71,493 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (﷼ 2.63) | ﷼ 1.23 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (﷼ 321) | ﷼ 217 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 104% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 11 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (﷼ 69) | ﷼ 41 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (﷼ 410) | ﷼ 94 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 22 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 16 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 14 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 7 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 9 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (﷼ 77) | ﷼ 22 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 27% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (﷼ 165) | ﷼ 90 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (﷼ 93) | ﷼ 93 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (﷼ 628) | ﷼ 261 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (﷼ 294) | ﷼ 219 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 15 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.70 (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (﷼ 1,610) | ﷼ 2,021 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (﷼ 2.16) | ﷼ 0.66 | + 225% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (﷼ 199) | ﷼ 345 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 24 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.750
SAR
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,764 prices entered by 14,770 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 56% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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