Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Belgium
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Saudi Arabia is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 36 (€9) | €19 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (€4.56) | €5.79 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (€1.69) | €1.28 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 14 (€3.64) | €3.54 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.64) | €2.94 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 17 (€4.43) | €6 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 9 (€2.16) | €2.59 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.36 (€1.36) | €2.11 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €2.08 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€2.18) | €3.05 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.70 (€0.94) | €2.00 | - 53% | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in Saudi Arabia is 12% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 6,868 (€1,743) | €1,348 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,375 (€1,111) | €1,170 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 451 (€114) | €265 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,946 (€1,255) | €873 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,152 (€800) | €663 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 454 (€115) | €154 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 270 (€68) | €54 | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,006 (€255) | €302 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 472 (€120) | €110 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 47 (€12) | €17 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €12 | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (€50) | €88 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 224 (€57) | €42 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 438 (€111) | €101 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 623 (€158) | €129 | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 66,510 (€16,882) | €32,008 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.27 (€0.58) | €1.67 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 156 (€39) | €52 | - 24% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 14% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 22 (€5.64) | €12 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 141 (€36) | €14 | + 155% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 275 (€70) | €31 | + 124% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 69 (€17) | €5.29 | + 231% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (€5.66) | €9 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.92) | €4.92 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16 (€4.19) | €3.01 | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (€4.70) | €4.00 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €27 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 6% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Saudi Arabia | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 170 (€43) | €43 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 127 (€32) | €26 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 222 (€56) | €90 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 431 (€109) | €94 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €12 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 19 (€4.71) | €3.51 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.03 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,830 (€718) | €561 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 432 (€110) | €31 | + 256% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (€7) | €11 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 11% cheaper than in Belgium
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