Cost of living in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Summary of cost of living in Dammam

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ﷼‎ 10,874
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ﷼‎ 4,890
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Dammam
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ﷼‎ 40
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ﷼‎ 31
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ﷼‎ 18
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ﷼‎ 6
12 eggs, large ﷼‎ 13
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ﷼‎ 7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ﷼‎ 19
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ﷼‎ 8
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ﷼‎ 5.52
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality -
2 liters of coca-cola ﷼‎ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ﷼‎ 2.47
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ﷼‎ 3,593
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ﷼‎ 2,154
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ﷼‎ 500
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ﷼‎ 3,325
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ﷼‎ 1,924
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ﷼‎ 256
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ﷼‎ 159
40” flat screen tv ﷼‎ 1,096
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 411
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ﷼‎ 24
Hourly rate for cleaning help ﷼‎ 42
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ﷼‎ 165
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ﷼‎ 185
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 373
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ﷼‎ 306
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ﷼‎ 92,003
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ﷼‎ 2.13
Monthly ticket public transport ﷼‎ 180
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ﷼‎ 31
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ﷼‎ 10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ﷼‎ 45
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ﷼‎ 112
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ﷼‎ 26
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ﷼‎ 16
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ﷼‎ 15
4 rolls of toilet paper ﷼‎ 10
Tube of toothpaste ﷼‎ 9
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ﷼‎ 24
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ﷼‎ 92
2 tickets to the movies ﷼‎ 123
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ﷼‎ 283
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ﷼‎ 172
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ﷼‎ 15
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ﷼‎ 1,841
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ﷼‎ 0.50
1 month of gym membership in business district ﷼‎ 329
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ﷼‎ 25
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 36 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: January 21, 2025

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