Cost of Living in Saudi Arabia
Summary of cost of living in Saudi Arabia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 165,699.6₱ (10,848.9﷼), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 46,431.4₱ (3,040.0﷼), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is, on average, 35.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Saudi Arabia is, on average, 71.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 381.83 ₱ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 2,291.00 ₱ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 458.20 ₱ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 pint draught) | 106.91 ₱ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 91.64 ₱ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 208.61 ₱ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 42.11 ₱ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 14.43 ₱ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 367.72 ₱ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 51.39 ₱ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 57.54 ₱ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 145.47 ₱ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 190.66 ₱ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 207.08 ₱ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 337.88 ₱ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 56.37 ₱ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 42.76 ₱ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 43.36 ₱ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 41.96 ₱ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 34.78 ₱ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 35.10 ₱ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 68.76 ₱ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 33.87 ₱ | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 198.55 ₱ | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 98.26 ₱ | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 118.67 ₱ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 427.65 ₱ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 61.09 ₱ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,138.27 ₱ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 152.73 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 221.22 ₱ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 763.67 ₱ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 134.12 ₱ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,458,605.43 ₱ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,279,965.07 ₱ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 6,112.33 ₱ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,933.02 ₱ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,099.01 ₱ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 5,314.74 ₱ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,295.02 ₱ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 916.40 ₱ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 19,705.39 ₱ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 424,844.41 ₱ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,890.43 ₱ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,380.36 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,400.02 ₱ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 4,833.91 ₱ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 27,914.96 ₱ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 23,253.14 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 51,138.42 ₱ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 36,681.35 ₱ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,446.61 ₱ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 6,013.39 ₱ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 124,355.62 ₱ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.70 |
Prices in Saudi Arabia
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Last update: April 2025
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Last update: April 2025
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