- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
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 | ﷼ 39 (£8) | £11 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (£4.85) | £5.61 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (£3.02) | £3.69 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.74 (£0.99) | £0.87 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (£1.72) | £2.69 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.50 (£1.15) | £1.96 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 (£2.87) | £4.46 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (£1.45) | £1.97 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.54 (£0.74) | £0.85 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.81 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £9 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (£1.45) | £1.81 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.94 (£0.40) | £0.90 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,859 (£805) | £1,821 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,539 (£529) | £1,192 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 377 (£79) | £155 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,881 (£601) | £1,109 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,789 (£373) | £749 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 220 (£46) | £151 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 145 (£30) | £21 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,215 (£253) | £332 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 (£85) | £82 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 32 (£7) | £6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (£5.50) | £11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 153 (£32) | £65 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 210 (£44) | £32 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 337 (£70) | £69 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 286 (£60) | £72 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 72,089 (£15,032) | £18,331 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.49 (£0.31) | £1.22 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 178 (£37) | £96 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (£2.65) | £3.23 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 53 (£11) | £8 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 165 (£34) | £69 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (£5.71) | £3.30 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (£3.43) | £1.55 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (£3.20) | £3.20 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (£1.63) | £1.75 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 (£2.08) | £1.50 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 24 (£5.01) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 80 (£17) | £30 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 108 (£22) | £21 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 266 (£55) | £120 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (£45) | £55 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (£3.47) | £2.94 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.34 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,050 (£427) | £405 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.50 (£0.10) | £0.15 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 350 (£73) | £43 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (£5.11) | £10 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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