Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 8% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 ($8) | $11 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 ($4.01) | $2.61 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 ($1.72) | $1.03 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 ($4.27) | $2.32 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 ($1.71) | $1.14 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 ($3.44) | $3.92 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 ($2.16) | $2.02 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 ($1.13) | $1.13 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.40 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 ($2.28) | $1.96 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 ($0.65) | $0.83 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 110% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,733 ($1,260) | $635 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,986 ($795) | $390 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 780 ($208) | $56 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,002 ($799) | $507 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,898 ($505) | $286 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,242 ($331) | $36 | + 825% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 ($67) | $25 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 ($602) | $488 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 ($132) | $143 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 ($16) | $10 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 70% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 196 ($52) | $63 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 399 ($106) | $48 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 428 ($114) | $113 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 358 ($95) | $81 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 28% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 ($24,047) | $20,916 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 ($0.50) | $0.88 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 154 ($41) | $24 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 39% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 ($3.45) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 ($20) | $9 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 ($52) | $36 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 ($9) | $7 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 ($5.89) | $4.04 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 ($5.03) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 ($2.94) | $1.96 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 ($4.99) | $1.67 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 29% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 ($40) | $18 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 134 ($36) | $12 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 507 ($135) | $47 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 ($58) | $53 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 ($4.30) | $3.55 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 ($977) | $788 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 ($0.14) | $0.20 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 234 ($62) | $51 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 ($7) | $4.61 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,642 prices entered by 257 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 46% more expensive than in Ecuador
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