Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.74) | €5.81 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.60) | €1.27 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (€3.99) | €4.18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.60) | €2.82 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (€3.21) | €8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€2.01) | €2.87 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (€1.05) | €1.73 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.85 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €9 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€2.13) | €2.15 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (€0.60) | €1.20 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 11% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,519 (€1,123) | €1,756 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (€712) | €1,617 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (€189) | €139 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (€705) | €1,058 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (€424) | €816 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (€164) | €96 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (€63) | €24 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (€562) | €294 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (€123) | €79 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €5.98 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (€15) | €14 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 22% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (€43) | €90 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (€63) | €32 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (€103) | €79 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (€92) | €141 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (€22,438) | €21,412 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (€0.46) | €1.87 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (€37) | €62 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 57% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (€3.22) | €4.53 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (€19) | €5.19 | + 258% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (€49) | €26 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (€9) | €4.23 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (€5.50) | €4.00 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.69) | €2.96 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.75) | €2.04 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (€4.65) | €2.36 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 35% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (€42) | €44 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (€27) | €21 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (€172) | €84 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (€54) | €56 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (€4.38) | €3.94 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.97 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (€911) | €334 | + 172% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (€0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (€73) | €31 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,847 prices entered by 308 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 13% cheaper than in France
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