Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Serbia
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 43 (1,228 Дин.) | 1,860 Дин. | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 33 (945 Дин.) | 922 Дин. | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (565 Дин.) | 542 Дин. | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.64 (162 Дин.) | 165 Дин. | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28 (812 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (206 Дин.) | 220 Дин. | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (595 Дин.) | 741 Дин. | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (193 Дин.) | 148 Дин. | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.33 (153 Дин.) | 120 Дин. | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 95 Дин. | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,431 Дин. | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 12 (343 Дин.) | 174 Дин. | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.68 (77 Дин.) | 91 Дин. | - 16% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 20% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,853 (110,482 Дин.) | 139,092 Дин. | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,769 (79,418 Дин.) | 79,235 Дин. | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 553 (15,866 Дин.) | 16,028 Дин. | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,945 (141,799 Дин.) | 90,171 Дин. | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,772 (50,811 Дин.) | 58,840 Дин. | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 278 (7,984 Дин.) | 13,108 Дин. | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 228 (6,532 Дин.) | 2,302 Дин. | + 184% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,008 (28,901 Дин.) | 35,503 Дин. | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 425 (12,187 Дин.) | 19,660 Дин. | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (923 Дин.) | 1,718 Дин. | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50 (1,436 Дин.) | 830 Дин. | + 73% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 33% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Serbia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (7,535 Дин.) | 11,222 Дин. | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 343 (9,838 Дин.) | 4,537 Дин. | + 117% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (8,873 Дин.) | 11,696 Дин. | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (16,062 Дин.) | 15,187 Дин. | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 38% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 38% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 17,330 (496,962 Дин.) | 2,647,560 Дин. | - 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.19 (63 Дин.) | 200 Дин. | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 280 (8,025 Дин.) | 2,603 Дин. | + 208% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 34% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (184 Дин.) | 1,200 Дин. | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (2,345 Дин.) | 529 Дин. | + 343% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (8,561 Дин.) | 5,278 Дин. | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (695 Дин.) | 380 Дин. | + 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (586 Дин.) | 497 Дин. | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (561 Дин.) | 640 Дин. | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (317 Дин.) | 279 Дин. | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 25 (711 Дин.) | 306 Дин. | + 133% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 49 (1,399 Дин.) | 984 Дин. | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 20% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Serbia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 49 (1,394 Дин.) | 3,301 Дин. | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 79 (2,265 Дин.) | 1,752 Дин. | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (12,584 Дин.) | 3,529 Дин. | + 257% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (8,786 Дин.) | 5,410 Дин. | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 822 Дин. | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (346 Дин.) | 229 Дин. | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 269 Дин. | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,988 (85,672 Дин.) | 114,108 Дин. | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (11 Дин.) | 11 Дин. | + 0% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 437 (12,521 Дин.) | 4,253 Дин. | + 194% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (689 Дин.) | 447 Дин. | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 711 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 22% more expensive than in Serbia
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