- Cost of Living
- United States
- Saudi Arabia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 55% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (﷼ 53) | ﷼ 38 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 24 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 14 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (﷼ 3.36) | ﷼ 4.92 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (﷼ 12) | ﷼ 9 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 5.41 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 14 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 3.55 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (﷼ 12) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (﷼ 55) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 2.03 | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in United States is 84% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,036 (﷼ 7,637) | ﷼ 3,892 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (﷼ 5,861) | ﷼ 2,741 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (﷼ 665) | ﷼ 406 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,572 (﷼ 5,897) | ﷼ 3,100 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,116 (﷼ 4,188) | ﷼ 1,897 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (﷼ 460) | ﷼ 239 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (﷼ 179) | ﷼ 153 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (﷼ 1,258) | ﷼ 1,240 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (﷼ 449) | ﷼ 408 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (﷼ 41) | ﷼ 32 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (﷼ 85) | ﷼ 29 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 16% cheaper than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (﷼ 178) | ﷼ 168 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (﷼ 168) | ﷼ 228 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (﷼ 319) | ﷼ 348 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (﷼ 430) | ﷼ 296 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 51% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,277 (﷼ 83,579) | ﷼ 77,299 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (﷼ 2.85) | ﷼ 1.55 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (﷼ 319) | ﷼ 184 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 63% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 12 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (﷼ 71) | ﷼ 57 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (﷼ 428) | ﷼ 179 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 28 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 15 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 15 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 7 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 10 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (﷼ 77) | ﷼ 24 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 18% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (﷼ 167) | ﷼ 81 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (﷼ 93) | ﷼ 108 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (﷼ 645) | ﷼ 268 | + 141% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (﷼ 295) | ﷼ 235 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (﷼ 43) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 16 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (﷼ 22) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (﷼ 1,610) | ﷼ 2,119 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (﷼ 1.21) | ﷼ 0.51 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (﷼ 199) | ﷼ 368 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 25 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.752
SAR
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 95,478 prices entered by 14,292 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 50% more expensive than in Saudi Arabia
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