Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Romania
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 5% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (35 lei) | 48 lei | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (35 lei) | 28 lei | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (18 lei) | 15 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (8 lei) | 7 lei | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (20 lei) | 14 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (8 lei) | 8 lei | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (16 lei) | 18 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (10 lei) | 4.66 lei | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (5.16 lei) | 3.51 lei | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.92 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 31 lei | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (10 lei) | 7 lei | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (2.97 lei) | 4.17 lei | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 109% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,733 (5,773 lei) | 3,551 lei | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,986 (3,641 lei) | 2,256 lei | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 780 (951 lei) | 510 lei | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,002 (3,661 lei) | 1,968 lei | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,898 (2,315 lei) | 1,466 lei | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,242 (1,515 lei) | 361 lei | + 319% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (307 lei) | 41 lei | + 649% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (2,757 lei) | 1,647 lei | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (604 lei) | 616 lei | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (32 lei) | 52 lei | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (71 lei) | 50 lei | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 91% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 196 (239 lei) | 315 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 399 (487 lei) | 181 lei | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 428 (522 lei) | 338 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 358 (437 lei) | 428 lei | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 21% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (110,163 lei) | 99,484 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (2.27 lei) | 8 lei | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 154 (187 lei) | 85 lei | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 54% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (16 lei) | 30 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (91 lei) | 30 lei | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (239 lei) | 196 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (42 lei) | 24 lei | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (27 lei) | 16 lei | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (23 lei) | 19 lei | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (23 lei) | 14 lei | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (52 lei) | 43 lei | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 54% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (185 lei) | 128 lei | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 134 (164 lei) | 64 lei | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 507 (619 lei) | 125 lei | + 395% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (265 lei) | 192 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 30 lei | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (20 lei) | 12 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 10 lei | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (4,474 lei) | 3,334 lei | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 (0.66 lei) | 0.36 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 234 (286 lei) | 188 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (30 lei) | 22 lei | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,817 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 50% more expensive than in Romania
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