Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 29% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (HK$60) | HK$95 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (HK$60) | HK$45 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (HK$31) | HK$45 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (HK$13) | HK$24 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (HK$33) | HK$36 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (HK$13) | HK$19 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (HK$27) | HK$116 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (HK$17) | HK$28 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (HK$9) | HK$18 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | HK$14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | HK$144 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (HK$18) | HK$17 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (HK$5.07) | HK$16 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,989 (HK$8,322) | HK$47,353 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (HK$5,976) | HK$34,716 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (HK$1,584) | HK$1,299 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (HK$5,921) | HK$28,175 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (HK$3,562) | HK$17,576 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (HK$1,377) | HK$575 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (HK$525) | HK$257 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (HK$4,717) | HK$6,546 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (HK$1,033) | HK$2,108 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (HK$54) | HK$91 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (HK$122) | HK$87 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (HK$365) | HK$680 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (HK$528) | HK$385 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (HK$863) | HK$666 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (HK$770) | HK$1,283 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 51% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (HK$188,464) | HK$392,784 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (HK$3.88) | HK$23 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (HK$311) | HK$543 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (HK$27) | HK$57 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (HK$156) | HK$110 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (HK$408) | HK$407 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (HK$72) | HK$83 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (HK$46) | HK$44 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (HK$39) | HK$51 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (HK$23) | HK$15 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (HK$39) | HK$29 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (HK$90) | HK$322 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (HK$353) | HK$406 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (HK$230) | HK$207 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (HK$1,447) | HK$1,780 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (HK$452) | HK$925 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | HK$168 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (HK$37) | HK$52 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | HK$59 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (HK$7,655) | HK$3,953 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (HK$1.15) | HK$1.03 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (HK$617) | HK$992 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (HK$56) | HK$62 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 47% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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