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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 35 ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 16 ($4.15) | $4.43 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.12 ($1.36) | $0.87 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 10 ($2.69) | $3.19 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.75 ($1.53) | $3.95 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 ($4.18) | $6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 ($1.90) | $3.34 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.11 ($1.10) | $1.59 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.62 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 ($1.88) | $1.92 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.08 ($0.56) | $2.15 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,484 ($929) | $2,044 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,000 ($800) | $1,542 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 641 ($171) | $178 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,834 ($756) | $1,511 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,667 ($444) | $1,089 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 301 ($80) | $117 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 174 ($46) | $48 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,182 ($315) | $322 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 457 ($122) | $120 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 37 ($10) | $11 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 37 ($10) | $22 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 189 ($51) | $47 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 204 ($54) | $44 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 355 ($95) | $86 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 323 ($86) | $113 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 76,543 ($20,410) | $22,229 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.46 ($0.39) | $0.78 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 153 ($41) | $85 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 ($3.59) | $7 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 70 ($19) | $18 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 205 ($55) | $110 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 68 ($18) | $7 | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 15 ($3.94) | $3.42 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 ($4.27) | $5.06 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 ($2.20) | $3.47 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 10 ($2.65) | $1.83 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 22 ($5.84) | $20 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 86 ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 135 ($36) | $25 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 262 ($70) | $171 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 191 ($51) | $78 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 14 ($3.78) | $4.92 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.91 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,096 ($559) | $419 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.52 ($0.14) | $0.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 349 ($93) | $50 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.26665
USD
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 33% cheaper than in United States
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