Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Luxembourg
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 37% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €19 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (€7) | €11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (€4.19) | €7 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.50) | €1.46 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 17 (€4.18) | €4.00 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.53) | €3.73 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (€3.69) | €11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€2.01) | €2.62 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.09 (€1.22) | €3.02 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.65 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€1.96) | €1.97 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.75 (€0.90) | €1.30 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 34% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,428 (€1,786) | €2,625 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,953 (€950) | €2,198 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 451 (€108) | €261 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,241 (€1,020) | €1,791 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,855 (€686) | €1,442 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 706 (€170) | €264 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 258 (€62) | €44 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,142 (€274) | €474 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 435 (€105) | €152 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (€8) | €4.50 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 61 (€15) | €19 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 182 (€44) | €69 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 207 (€50) | €34 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 396 (€95) | €99 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 324 (€78) | €116 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 25% cheaper than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,922 (€22,818) | €30,446 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.26 (€0.54) | €1.55 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 146 (€35) | €40 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 12% more expensive than in Luxembourg | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8 (€1.81) | €6.00 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 90 (€22) | €8 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 198 (€48) | €58 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (€5.77) | €2.99 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€4.82) | €4.04 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.72) | €1.45 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16 (€3.73) | €2.00 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 20 (€4.91) | €4.00 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (€6) | €40 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Luxembourg | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Luxembourg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 112 (€27) | €68 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 118 (€28) | €25 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (€48) | €76 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (€52) | €81 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (€4.04) | €3.66 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.95 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,708 (€651) | €150 | + 334% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.35 (€0.08) | €0.09 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 397 (€96) | €40 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 539 prices entered by 125 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 26% cheaper than in Luxembourg
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