Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (£6) | £6 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (£3.24) | £3.47 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (£1.39) | £0.95 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (£3.45) | £2.99 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (£1.38) | £2.07 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (£2.78) | £4.17 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (£1.74) | £2.04 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (£0.91) | £0.78 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (£1.84) | £2.03 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (£0.52) | £0.92 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,989 (£858) | £2,077 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (£616) | £1,570 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (£163) | £193 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (£611) | £1,287 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (£367) | £1,041 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (£142) | £136 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (£54) | £25 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (£487) | £275 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (£107) | £91 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (£5.59) | £6 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (£13) | £13 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 29% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (£38) | £65 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (£54) | £32 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (£89) | £73 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (£79) | £75 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (£19,440) | £23,466 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (£0.40) | £1.70 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (£32) | £95 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (£2.79) | £3.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (£16) | £10 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (£42) | £83 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (£7) | £2.70 | + 177% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (£4.77) | £1.75 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (£4.07) | £3.76 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (£2.38) | £2.04 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (£4.03) | £1.59 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (£36) | £35 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (£24) | £21 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (£149) | £119 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (£47) | £61 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (£3.80) | £3.24 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £5.25 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (£790) | £470 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (£0.12) | £0.13 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (£64) | £39 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (£5.74) | £13 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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