- Cost of Living
- United States
- Saudi Arabia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 53% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 39 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 23 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 14 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (﷼ 3.37) | ﷼ 4.74 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 8 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 5.50 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 14 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 3.54 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (﷼ 55) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 1.94 | + 312% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in United States is 95% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (﷼ 7,610) | ﷼ 3,859 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,573 (﷼ 5,900) | ﷼ 2,539 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (﷼ 663) | ﷼ 377 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,584 (﷼ 5,941) | ﷼ 2,881 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (﷼ 4,201) | ﷼ 1,789 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (﷼ 461) | ﷼ 220 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (﷼ 181) | ﷼ 145 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (﷼ 1,264) | ﷼ 1,215 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (﷼ 456) | ﷼ 407 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 32 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (﷼ 85) | ﷼ 26 | + 222% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 9% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (﷼ 178) | ﷼ 153 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (﷼ 167) | ﷼ 210 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (﷼ 321) | ﷼ 337 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (﷼ 434) | ﷼ 286 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 57% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,040 (﷼ 82,653) | ﷼ 72,524 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (﷼ 2.79) | ﷼ 1.49 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (﷼ 320) | ﷼ 178 | + 79% | |
| 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) | ﷼ 13 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (﷼ 69) | ﷼ 53 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (﷼ 418) | ﷼ 165 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 27 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 16 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 15 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 8 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 10 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (﷼ 78) | ﷼ 24 | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 20% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (﷼ 166) | ﷼ 80 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (﷼ 93) | ﷼ 108 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (﷼ 626) | ﷼ 266 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (﷼ 297) | ﷼ 218 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 17 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (﷼ 22) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (﷼ 1,610) | ﷼ 2,050 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (﷼ 1.10) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (﷼ 200) | ﷼ 350 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 25 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.750
SAR
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 97,377 prices entered by 14,905 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 56% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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