Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €18 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (€3.69) | €4.88 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.58) | €1.27 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (€3.93) | €4.53 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.57) | €2.97 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (€3.17) | €6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€1.99) | €2.25 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (€1.04) | €1.49 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.39 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (€2.10) | €2.94 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (€0.60) | €1.46 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 35% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,733 (€1,160) | €2,238 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,986 (€732) | €1,867 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 780 (€191) | €266 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,002 (€736) | €1,526 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,898 (€465) | €1,291 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,242 (€304) | €203 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (€62) | €40 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (€554) | €317 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (€121) | €187 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (€14) | €19 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 75% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 196 (€48) | €77 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 399 (€98) | €34 | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 428 (€105) | €90 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 358 (€88) | €121 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 49% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 97,710 (€23,954) | €28,626 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (€0.46) | €2.09 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 154 (€38) | €85 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 12% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (€3.18) | €2.05 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (€18) | €12 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (€48) | €49 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (€5.43) | €5.17 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (€4.63) | €4.06 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (€2.71) | €2.37 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (€4.59) | €3.24 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (€11) | €24 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (€37) | €55 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 134 (€33) | €24 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 507 (€124) | €234 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (€53) | €71 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (€3.96) | €3.33 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €5.23 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (€899) | €636 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 (€0.13) | €0.08 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 234 (€57) | €38 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,244 prices entered by 257 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 29% cheaper than in Netherlands
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