Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 32 (£7) | £15 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (£7) | £8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (£3.83) | £3.95 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (£1.37) | £1.15 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (£3.43) | £3.75 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (£1.36) | £2.46 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (£3.45) | £4.80 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (£1.84) | £2.15 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.12 (£1.12) | £0.93 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £2.11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £10 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (£1.88) | £2.25 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.61 (£0.79) | £1.03 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,229 (£1,578) | £2,771 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,041 (£882) | £2,153 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 507 (£111) | £192 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,393 (£959) | £1,876 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,905 (£634) | £1,385 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 706 (£154) | £153 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 254 (£55) | £28 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,109 (£242) | £283 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 405 (£88) | £86 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 38 (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 48 (£10) | £15 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 181 (£39) | £71 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 201 (£44) | £35 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 399 (£87) | £83 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 337 (£74) | £87 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 64% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,922 (£20,715) | £28,549 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.26 (£0.49) | £1.45 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 146 (£32) | £114 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 35% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8 (£1.64) | £3.66 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 90 (£20) | £8 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 198 (£43) | £62 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80 (£17) | £3.94 | + 343% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (£4.38) | £1.92 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (£3.37) | £4.56 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16 (£3.39) | £2.22 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 21 (£4.62) | £1.91 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 34 (£7) | £15 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 112 (£24) | £37 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120 (£26) | £23 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (£44) | £114 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (£48) | £68 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (£3.99) | £3.69 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,708 (£591) | £429 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.35 (£0.08) | £0.12 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 405 (£88) | £40 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (£5.71) | £15 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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