Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 18% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 50 (€12) | €16 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 19 (€4.81) | €5.32 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.58) | €1.23 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 19 (€4.64) | €3.85 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (€1.64) | €2.78 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 23 (€5.60) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€2.03) | €2.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.82 (€1.19) | €1.89 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.97 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€2.08) | €2.08 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.56 (€0.63) | €1.75 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 16% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,457 (€2,094) | €1,899 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (€1,131) | €1,510 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (€460) | €230 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,912 (€1,216) | €1,207 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,449 (€854) | €949 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (€297) | €182 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (€62) | €34 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (€408) | €401 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (€110) | €118 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (€10) | €11 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 75 (€19) | €17 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 68% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (€65) | €82 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 386 (€96) | €40 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 489 (€121) | €89 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (€139) | €125 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (€23,708) | €25,424 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.94 (€0.48) | €1.90 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 162 (€40) | €69 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 54% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (€3.65) | €11 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (€20) | €8 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (€74) | €61 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 55 (€14) | €3.41 | + 298% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 36 (€9) | €2.79 | + 221% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (€4.26) | €3.88 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.74) | €1.73 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (€4.62) | €1.58 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 41 (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 208 (€51) | €41 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 105 (€26) | €23 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (€109) | €98 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 351 (€87) | €59 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (€5.14) | €3.46 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.16 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (€670) | €649 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (€0.09) | €0.10 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 247 (€61) | €42 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (€5.62) | €8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,725 prices entered by 475 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Germany
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