Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 34 (£7) | £10 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (£4.67) | £5.70 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (£2.97) | £3.37 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.79 (£0.98) | £0.83 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (£1.71) | £2.33 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.37 (£1.10) | £1.82 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (£3.07) | £4.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (£1.41) | £1.82 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.37 (£0.89) | £0.91 | - 2% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 8 (£1.63) | £1.93 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.41 (£0.49) | £0.92 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,197 (£655) | £1,627 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,196 (£450) | £1,186 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 457 (£94) | £131 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,218 (£454) | £884 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,586 (£325) | £814 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 378 (£77) | £110 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 167 (£34) | £23 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,226 (£251) | £317 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 395 (£81) | £88 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (£7) | £7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 33 (£7) | £11 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 197 (£40) | £68 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 164 (£34) | £30 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 348 (£71) | £68 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 282 (£58) | £66 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 71,720 (£14,688) | £20,028 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.51 (£0.31) | £1.26 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 164 (£34) | £69 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (£2.31) | £3.66 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 58 (£12) | £9 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 113 (£23) | £87 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 26 (£5.32) | £3.21 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (£3.53) | £1.38 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (£3.51) | £3.22 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (£1.49) | £1.72 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 (£2.19) | £1.39 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (£3.37) | £12 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 87 (£18) | £30 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 143 (£29) | £19 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 223 (£46) | £102 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 157 (£32) | £52 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 13 (£2.65) | £2.95 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.23 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,809 (£370) | £392 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.51 (£0.10) | £0.10 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 327 (£67) | £30 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (£5.20) | £11 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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