Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (£4.99) | £11 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 26 (£5.03) | £5.69 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (£2.86) | £3.13 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.00 (£0.95) | £0.85 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (£1.80) | £2.50 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.97 (£1.14) | £1.86 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (£2.78) | £3.58 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (£1.40) | £1.85 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.10 (£0.78) | £0.96 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.78 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (£1.64) | £1.92 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.59 (£0.50) | £0.96 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 2,808 (£536) | £1,700 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,003 (£383) | £1,131 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 894 (£171) | £152 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 1,889 (£361) | £996 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,228 (£235) | £822 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 449 (£86) | £96 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 211 (£40) | £26 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,120 (£214) | £293 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 404 (£77) | £70 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (£4.12) | £6 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (£5.73) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 153 (£29) | £63 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 167 (£32) | £31 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 347 (£66) | £71 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 298 (£57) | £70 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 78,942 (£15,077) | £21,110 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.69 (£0.32) | £1.21 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 81 (£15) | £75 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (£2.18) | £3.18 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 59 (£11) | £9 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 116 (£22) | £67 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 16 (£3.10) | £2.90 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 18 (£3.38) | £1.58 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (£3.16) | £3.42 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 9 (£1.66) | £1.79 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (£2.22) | £1.43 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 (£4.28) | £15 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 75 (£14) | £30 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 118 (£22) | £18 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 331 (£63) | £153 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 141 (£27) | £56 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (£2.48) | £3.01 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.49 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,942 (£371) | £443 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (£0.10) | £0.09 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 304 (£58) | £32 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 28 (£5.34) | £12 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 31, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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