- 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 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 14 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (﷼ 3.40) | ﷼ 4.55 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 8 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 5.45 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 14 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 3.42 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (﷼ 55) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 298% | |
| 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 | $2,025 (﷼ 7,594) | ﷼ 3,862 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,557 (﷼ 5,839) | ﷼ 2,468 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (﷼ 654) | ﷼ 360 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,570 (﷼ 5,889) | ﷼ 2,535 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (﷼ 4,153) | ﷼ 1,632 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (﷼ 451) | ﷼ 366 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (﷼ 180) | ﷼ 147 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (﷼ 1,297) | ﷼ 1,207 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (﷼ 456) | ﷼ 395 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (﷼ 42) | ﷼ 30 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (﷼ 85) | ﷼ 26 | + 221% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 1% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (﷼ 177) | ﷼ 151 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (﷼ 167) | ﷼ 188 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (﷼ 321) | ﷼ 312 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (﷼ 444) | ﷼ 285 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 54% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,033 (﷼ 82,633) | ﷼ 71,656 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (﷼ 2.71) | ﷼ 1.32 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (﷼ 324) | ﷼ 187 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 81% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 11 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (﷼ 67) | ﷼ 46 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (﷼ 415) | ﷼ 123 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 22 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 16 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 15 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 9 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (﷼ 76) | ﷼ 24 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 17% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (﷼ 166) | ﷼ 82 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (﷼ 93) | ﷼ 102 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (﷼ 627) | ﷼ 289 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (﷼ 295) | ﷼ 203 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 16 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (﷼ 21) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (﷼ 1,610) | ﷼ 2,020 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (﷼ 1.06) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (﷼ 198) | ﷼ 378 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 24 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.750
SAR
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 96,755 prices entered by 14,976 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 57% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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