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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Saudi Arabia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.49 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.29 EUR (3.53 USD) in Canada and 1.9 EUR (2.05 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.29 EUR
1.90 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.12 EUR (1.21 USD) in Canada and 1.6 EUR (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 30% lower in Canada.

1.12 EUR
1.60 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.41 EUR (13.33 USD) in Canada and 11.81 EUR (12.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12.41 EUR
11.81 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
5.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

11.05 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.79 EUR (11.59 USD) in Canada and 7.18 EUR (7.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.79 EUR
7.18 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.67 EUR (12.54 USD) in Canada and 6.95 EUR (7.47 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

11.67 EUR
6.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.10 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.94 EUR (3.16 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.55 EUR (2.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.94 EUR
2.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.49 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.84 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

26.19 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.25 EUR (2.41 USD) in Canada and 0.94 EUR (1.01 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.25 EUR
0.94 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.3 EUR (2.47 USD) in Canada and 0.77 EUR (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.30 EUR
0.77 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.54 EUR (11.32 USD) in Canada and 6.83 EUR (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.54 EUR
6.83 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.44 EUR (2.62 USD) in Canada and 1.66 EUR (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 32% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.44 EUR
1.66 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.42 EUR (2.59 USD) in Canada and 1.12 EUR (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.42 EUR
1.12 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.02 EUR (3.25 USD) in Canada and 1.51 EUR (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 50% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.02 EUR
1.51 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.42 EUR (2.59 USD) in Canada and 1.18 EUR (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.42 EUR
1.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.77 EUR (2.97 USD) in Canada and 2.07 EUR (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.77 EUR
2.07 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.23 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.41 EUR (3.66 USD) in Canada and 1.88 EUR (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.41 EUR
1.88 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.52 EUR (1.63 USD) in Canada and 0.53 EUR (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.52 EUR
0.53 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.68 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.31 EUR (3.55 USD) in Canada and 3.64 EUR (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Canada.

3.31 EUR
3.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.81 EUR (1.95 USD) in Canada and 0.74 EUR (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.81 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

5.41 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.49 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

6.09 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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1.74 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.8 EUR (9.45 USD) in Canada and 6.21 EUR (6.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.80 EUR
6.21 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.19 EUR (87.22 USD) in Canada and 49.64 EUR (53.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 38.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

81.19 EUR
49.64 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.56 EUR (16.72 USD) in Canada and 6.21 EUR (6.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

15.56 EUR
6.21 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.44 EUR (1.55 USD) in Canada and 0.24 EUR (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.44 EUR
0.24 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.87 times more for fuel in Canada than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Canada and 0.29 EUR (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.17 EUR
0.29 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.14 EUR (1.23 USD) in Canada and 0.58 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.14 EUR
0.58 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 0.88 EUR (0.94 USD) in Canada and 0.24 EUR (0.25 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.88 EUR
0.24 EUR

Transportation

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Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.76 times more for transportation in Canada than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 105.55 EUR (113.39 USD) in Canada and 29.79 EUR (32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

105.55 EUR
29.79 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.2 EUR (2.36 USD) in Canada and 0.99 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.20 EUR
0.99 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.98 EUR (22.53 USD) in Canada and 12.41 EUR (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

20.98 EUR
12.41 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.18 EUR (1.27 USD) in Canada and 1.24 EUR (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Canada.

1.18 EUR
1.24 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.02 EUR (3.25 USD) in Canada and 3.72 EUR (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Canada.

3.02 EUR
3.72 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.15 EUR (10.9 USD) in Canada and 16.13 EUR (17.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Canada.

10.15 EUR
16.13 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 42.49 EUR (45.65 USD) in Canada and 92.79 EUR (99.68 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Canada.

42.49 EUR
92.79 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.08 EUR (17.28 USD) in Canada and 44.06 EUR (47.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Canada.

16.08 EUR
44.06 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.42 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Saudi Arabia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1644 EUR (1765.69 USD) in Canada and 831.32 EUR (893.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 644 EUR
831.32 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1380 EUR (1482.93 USD) in Canada and 522.43 EUR (561.23 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 380 EUR
522.43 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2627 EUR (2822.66 USD) in Canada and 1100 EUR (1181.56 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 627 EUR
1 100 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2139 EUR (2297.92 USD) in Canada and 767.51 EUR (824.52 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 139 EUR
767.51 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.75 times more for buying an apartment in Canada than in Saudi Arabia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8632 EUR (9273.13 USD) in Canada and 1602 EUR (1721.09 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8 632 EUR
1 602 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6770 EUR (7273.07 USD) in Canada and 1078 EUR (1158.3 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6 770 EUR
1 078 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.4 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2861 EUR (3073.26 USD) in Canada and 2045 EUR (2197.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 28.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 861 EUR
2 045 EUR

Hotels

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Canada vs. Saudi Arabia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

126 EUR
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Two stars

171 EUR
-

Three stars

217 EUR
121 EUR

Four stars

280 EUR
139 EUR

Five stars

568 EUR
227 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • Canada: 19 cities, 877 hotels • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 163 hotels

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