- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 27% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 42 (£8) | £10 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (£4.62) | £5.59 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 14 (£2.76) | £3.65 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.57 (£0.92) | £0.86 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 8 (£1.62) | £2.65 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.47 (£1.10) | £1.94 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (£2.92) | £4.54 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (£1.36) | £1.97 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.42 (£0.69) | £0.84 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | £1.79 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £8 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 (£1.38) | £1.80 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.01 (£0.40) | £0.90 | - 55% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 3,907 (£785) | £1,794 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,470 (£496) | £1,178 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 392 (£79) | £158 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,450 (£492) | £1,075 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,556 (£313) | £740 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 391 (£79) | £148 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 155 (£31) | £21 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,278 (£257) | £333 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 419 (£84) | £82 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 30 (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (£5.22) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 148 (£30) | £65 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 196 (£39) | £32 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 315 (£63) | £69 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 278 (£56) | £74 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 68,920 (£13,845) | £18,400 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.32 (£0.26) | £1.21 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180 (£36) | £100 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 28% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (£2.22) | £3.26 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 46 (£9) | £8 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 123 (£25) | £69 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 22 (£4.38) | £3.32 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 (£3.24) | £1.59 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (£2.93) | £3.25 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (£1.46) | £1.76 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 9 (£1.77) | £1.51 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 (£4.60) | £13 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 81 (£16) | £31 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 102 (£20) | £21 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 391 (£78) | £121 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 211 (£42) | £55 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (£2.95) | £2.97 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £4.38 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,047 (£411) | £407 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.61 (£0.12) | £0.14 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 357 (£72) | £44 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 24 (£4.86) | £10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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