- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 40 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 24 ($6) | $8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 ($3.88) | $4.53 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 5.03 ($1.34) | $0.89 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 ($2.39) | $3.17 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.55 ($1.48) | $4.02 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 14 ($3.67) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 ($1.89) | $3.34 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 3.66 ($0.98) | $1.60 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.44 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 7 ($1.88) | $1.91 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.96 ($0.52) | $2.14 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,789 ($1,010) | $2,042 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 2,719 ($725) | $1,578 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 428 ($114) | $177 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,251 ($867) | $1,584 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,946 ($519) | $1,130 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 256 ($68) | $121 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 164 ($44) | $48 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,249 ($333) | $334 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 407 ($108) | $119 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 33 ($9) | $11 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 ($8) | $22 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 ($51) | $47 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 232 ($62) | $45 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 352 ($94) | $85 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 311 ($83) | $115 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 75,303 ($20,074) | $22,351 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.58 ($0.42) | $0.77 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 184 ($49) | $85 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 ($3.34) | $7 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 61 ($16) | $19 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 190 ($51) | $111 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 31 ($8) | $7 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 16 ($4.21) | $3.50 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16 ($4.25) | $5.12 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 ($2.12) | $3.47 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 11 ($2.88) | $1.85 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 23 ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 84 ($22) | $45 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 111 ($30) | $25 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 267 ($71) | $173 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 239 ($64) | $79 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 ($4.16) | $4.87 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.87 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 2,034 ($542) | $424 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.53 ($0.14) | $0.34 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 364 ($97) | $54 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 32% cheaper than in United States
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