Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 32 (€8) | €16 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 30 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (€4.58) | €5.34 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.64) | €1.44 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 15 (€3.79) | €3.86 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.63) | €3.17 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (€4.22) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€2.18) | €2.44 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.01 (€1.30) | €1.74 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.46 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€2.14) | €2.64 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.52 (€0.91) | €1.59 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 21% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,229 (€1,870) | €1,492 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,041 (€1,045) | €1,035 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 507 (€131) | €181 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,393 (€1,136) | €1,132 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,905 (€752) | €816 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 706 (€183) | €144 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 254 (€66) | €25 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,109 (€287) | €304 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 405 (€105) | €116 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 38 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 48 (€12) | €10 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 4% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 181 (€47) | €79 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 208 (€54) | €38 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 399 (€103) | €97 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 337 (€87) | €112 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 92,343 (€23,886) | €27,023 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.26 (€0.59) | €1.77 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 146 (€38) | €38 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8 (€1.95) | €9 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 90 (€23) | €12 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 198 (€51) | €106 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80 (€21) | €7 | + 192% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€5.19) | €3.82 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€4.00) | €3.34 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16 (€4.02) | €2.80 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 21 (€5.47) | €2.21 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 34 (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 31% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 112 (€29) | €41 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120 (€31) | €18 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (€52) | €91 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (€56) | €80 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (€4.72) | €2.04 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.29 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,708 (€700) | €1,398 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.35 (€0.09) | €0.46 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 405 (€105) | €50 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€7) | €6 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 11% cheaper than in Italy
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