- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 (£9) | £11 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 (£4.99) | £5.63 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (£3.08) | £3.63 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 (£1.06) | £0.86 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (£1.90) | £2.66 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.55 (£1.17) | £1.88 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (£2.91) | £4.64 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (£1.50) | £1.98 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 (£0.77) | £0.83 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.76 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £9 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (£1.49) | £1.82 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.96 (£0.41) | £0.91 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,789 (£801) | £1,862 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,719 (£575) | £1,205 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 428 (£91) | £156 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 (£687) | £1,174 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,946 (£411) | £808 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 (£54) | £144 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 (£35) | £22 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,249 (£264) | £335 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (£86) | £85 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 (£7) | £6 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (£6) | £11 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (£40) | £65 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 (£49) | £33 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 352 (£74) | £71 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 311 (£66) | £74 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,303 (£15,915) | £18,407 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 (£0.33) | £1.25 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 (£39) | £95 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (£2.65) | £3.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 (£13) | £8 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 190 (£40) | £76 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 (£6) | £3.57 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (£3.34) | £1.52 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (£3.37) | £3.22 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (£1.68) | £1.82 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (£2.28) | £1.57 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (£4.88) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 84 (£18) | £31 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 (£23) | £21 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 (£56) | £110 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 239 (£51) | £55 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (£3.30) | £2.98 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.42 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,034 (£430) | £400 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 (£0.11) | £0.15 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 (£77) | £43 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (£5.24) | £10 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 33% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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