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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 36 (£7) | £11 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (£4.60) | £5.74 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (£2.90) | £3.75 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.04 (£1.02) | £0.87 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 (£1.95) | £2.61 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.45 (£1.10) | £1.90 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (£2.84) | £4.46 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (£1.44) | £1.92 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.71 (£0.75) | £0.87 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.81 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (£1.45) | £1.86 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.24 (£0.45) | £0.90 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,571 (£723) | £1,989 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,589 (£524) | £1,258 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 611 (£124) | £148 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,766 (£560) | £1,223 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,677 (£340) | £884 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 263 (£53) | £121 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 175 (£35) | £23 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,198 (£243) | £327 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 419 (£85) | £80 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 34 (£7) | £6 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (£6) | £11 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (£39) | £67 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 204 (£41) | £31 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 343 (£70) | £72 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 298 (£60) | £74 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,180 (£15,224) | £18,891 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.48 (£0.30) | £1.27 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 135 (£27) | £97 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (£3.08) | £3.36 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 66 (£13) | £8 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 158 (£32) | £76 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 43 (£9) | £3.54 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (£3.13) | £1.43 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (£3.10) | £3.28 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (£1.46) | £1.78 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (£2.04) | £1.49 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (£4.59) | £12 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 97 (£20) | £31 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 128 (£26) | £21 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 256 (£52) | £100 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 187 (£38) | £56 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 (£2.90) | £3.01 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.47 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,049 (£415) | £392 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.52 (£0.10) | £0.17 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 350 (£71) | £43 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (£5.03) | £11 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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