- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 38 (£8) | £11 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (£4.81) | £5.62 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (£2.95) | £3.66 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.92 (£1.01) | £0.87 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (£1.74) | £2.67 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.41 (£1.11) | £1.93 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (£2.80) | £4.48 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (£1.43) | £1.99 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.55 (£0.73) | £0.85 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.78 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £9 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (£1.46) | £1.82 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.03 (£0.42) | £0.92 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,892 (£795) | £1,871 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,741 (£560) | £1,201 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 406 (£83) | £157 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,100 (£633) | £1,131 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,897 (£388) | £786 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 239 (£49) | £150 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 153 (£31) | £21 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,240 (£253) | £332 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 408 (£83) | £84 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (£7) | £6 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 29 (£5.92) | £11 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 168 (£34) | £63 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 228 (£47) | £33 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (£71) | £70 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 296 (£60) | £72 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 77,299 (£15,799) | £18,256 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.55 (£0.32) | £1.24 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (£38) | £94 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12 (£2.49) | £3.28 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 57 (£12) | £8 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 179 (£36) | £72 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (£5.66) | £3.38 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (£3.03) | £1.51 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (£3.14) | £3.20 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (£1.52) | £1.75 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (£2.05) | £1.53 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (£4.83) | £13 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (£16) | £31 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 108 (£22) | £21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 268 (£55) | £115 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 235 (£48) | £55 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (£3.35) | £2.95 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.33 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,119 (£433) | £404 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (£0.10) | £0.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 368 (£75) | £43 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (£5.07) | £10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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