Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 17% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 32 (9 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (4.65 B/.) | 3.36 B/. | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (1.67 B/.) | 1.77 B/. | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (4.16 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (1.65 B/.) | 2.39 B/. | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 16 (4.19 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (2.23 B/.) | 1.97 B/. | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.12 (1.36 B/.) | 2.71 B/. | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 1.35 B/. | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 10 B/. | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (2.28 B/.) | 2.29 B/. | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.61 (0.96 B/.) | 1.96 B/. | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 30% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,229 (1,916 B/.) | 1,405 B/. | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,041 (1,071 B/.) | 918 B/. | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 507 (134 B/.) | 120 B/. | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,393 (1,164 B/.) | 972 B/. | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,905 (770 B/.) | 650 B/. | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 706 (187 B/.) | 96 B/. | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 254 (67 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,109 (294 B/.) | 300 B/. | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 405 (107 B/.) | 113 B/. | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 38 (10 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 48 (13 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 15% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 181 (48 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 201 (53 B/.) | 65 B/. | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 399 (106 B/.) | 113 B/. | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 337 (89 B/.) | 134 B/. | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 14% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,922 (25,155 B/.) | 24,303 B/. | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.26 (0.60 B/.) | 1.00 B/. | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 146 (39 B/.) | 27 B/. | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 14% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8 (1.99 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 90 (24 B/.) | 20 B/. | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 198 (53 B/.) | 65 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 80 (21 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (5.31 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (4.10 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16 (4.11 B/.) | 3.25 B/. | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 21 (5.61 B/.) | 3.70 B/. | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 34 (9 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 16% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 112 (30 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120 (32 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (53 B/.) | 30 B/. | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (58 B/.) | 63 B/. | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 12 B/. | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (4.84 B/.) | 5.00 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 5.36 B/. | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,708 (718 B/.) | 536 B/. | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.35 (0.09 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 405 (107 B/.) | 51 B/. | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (7 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Panama
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