Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (Rp 116,706) | Rp 59,962 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (Rp 115,237) | Rp 55,395 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (Rp 60,627) | Rp 27,371 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (Rp 26,016) | Rp 20,165 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (Rp 64,659) | Rp 26,969 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (Rp 25,879) | Rp 17,108 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (Rp 52,091) | Rp 50,021 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Rp 32,634) | Rp 42,079 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (Rp 17,051) | Rp 22,926 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Rp 35,271 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 302,386 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (Rp 34,539) | Rp 19,961 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (Rp 9,799) | Rp 18,941 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,519 (Rp 18,210,503) | Rp 16,292,300 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,865 (Rp 11,542,651) | Rp 8,256,070 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 759 (Rp 3,058,733) | Rp 871,567 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,838 (Rp 11,435,065) | Rp 8,332,070 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,708 (Rp 6,880,284) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 660 (Rp 2,660,315) | Rp 532,882 | + 399% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (Rp 1,014,303) | Rp 345,070 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (Rp 9,110,329) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (Rp 1,995,875) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (Rp 104,638) | Rp 70,816 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (Rp 236,040) | Rp 78,155 | + 202% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 175 (Rp 704,573) | Rp 560,382 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 253 (Rp 1,019,013) | Rp 442,949 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 414 (Rp 1,667,255) | Rp 1,218,390 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 369 (Rp 1,487,627) | Rp 1,398,430 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (Rp 363,992,071) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (Rp 7,494) | Rp 11,374 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 149 (Rp 599,877) | Rp 190,182 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 173% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (Rp 52,295) | Rp 36,367 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (Rp 301,643) | Rp 60,467 | + 399% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (Rp 788,107) | Rp 332,000 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (Rp 139,969) | Rp 67,999 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (Rp 89,223) | Rp 22,412 | + 298% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (Rp 76,123) | Rp 34,558 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (Rp 44,558) | Rp 30,035 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (Rp 75,505) | Rp 15,580 | + 385% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (Rp 173,017) | Rp 88,350 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 169 (Rp 681,344) | Rp 213,417 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110 (Rp 443,640) | Rp 110,240 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 694 (Rp 2,794,680) | Rp 300,249 | + 831% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (Rp 872,528) | Rp 490,881 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 92,882 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (Rp 71,082) | Rp 39,821 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 44,788 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (Rp 14,783,961) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.55 (Rp 2,229) | Rp 1,816 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 296 (Rp 1,191,759) | Rp 585,606 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 27 (Rp 107,911) | Rp 36,785 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4029.425
IDR
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,076 prices entered by 162 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia
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