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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany 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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Germany vs. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.34 times more for grocery shopping in Germany than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.75 USD) in Germany and 1.91 EUR (2.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.57 EUR
1.91 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.71 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 1.61 EUR (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.71 EUR
1.61 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.23 EUR (15.22 USD) in Germany and 11.86 EUR (12.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14.23 EUR
11.86 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
5.48 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

5.75 EUR
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.79 EUR (10.47 USD) in Germany and 7.22 EUR (7.71 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.79 EUR
7.22 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8 EUR (8.55 USD) in Germany and 6.98 EUR (7.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.00 EUR
6.98 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.06 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.8 EUR (2.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 2.57 EUR (2.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.80 EUR
2.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.49 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.85 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

13.01 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.5 USD) in Germany and 0.94 EUR (1 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.40 EUR
0.94 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.8 USD) in Germany and 0.78 EUR (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.68 EUR
0.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.03 EUR (13.93 USD) in Germany and 6.86 EUR (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

13.03 EUR
6.86 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.25 USD) in Germany and 1.67 EUR (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Germany.

1.17 EUR
1.67 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 EUR (1.54 USD) in Germany and 1.13 EUR (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.44 EUR
1.13 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.43 EUR (2.6 USD) in Germany and 1.51 EUR (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.43 EUR
1.51 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (1.95 USD) in Germany and 1.18 EUR (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.82 EUR
1.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.53 USD) in Germany and 2.08 EUR (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.37 EUR
2.08 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

14.12 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.26 USD) in Germany and 1.89 EUR (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 38% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.05 EUR
1.89 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.72 USD) in Germany and 0.54 EUR (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.67 EUR
0.54 EUR

Restaurant

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Germany vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.33 times more for meals in restaurants in Germany than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.52 USD) in Germany and 3.66 EUR (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 10.1% lower in Germany.

3.29 EUR
3.66 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.72 USD) in Germany and 0.75 EUR (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.54 EUR
0.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

4.00 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

4.00 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.75 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (9.85 USD) in Germany and 6.23 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.21 EUR
6.23 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (64.15 USD) in Germany and 49.86 EUR (53.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

60.00 EUR
49.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.83 USD) in Germany and 6.23 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12.00 EUR
6.23 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.16 USD) in Germany and 0.24 EUR (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.02 EUR
0.24 EUR

Fuel

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Germany vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 4.14 times more for fuel in Germany than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.9 USD) in Germany and 0.29 EUR (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.77 EUR
0.29 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.77 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 0.58 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.77 EUR
0.58 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.05 EUR (1.13 USD) in Germany and 0.24 EUR (0.25 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.05 EUR
0.24 EUR

Transportation

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Germany vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.63 times more for transportation in Germany than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 85 EUR (90.88 USD) in Germany and 29.92 EUR (31.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

85.00 EUR
29.92 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3 EUR (3.21 USD) in Germany and 1 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.00 EUR
1.00 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33 EUR (35.28 USD) in Germany and 12.47 EUR (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

33.00 EUR
12.47 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 EUR (2.25 USD) in Germany and 1.25 EUR (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.10 EUR
1.25 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.6 USD) in Germany and 3.74 EUR (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 13% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.30 EUR
3.74 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Germany 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 12 EUR (12.83 USD) in Germany and 16.21 EUR (17.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 26% lower in Germany.

12.00 EUR
16.21 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.58 EUR (41.25 USD) in Germany and 93.2 EUR (99.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Germany.

38.58 EUR
93.20 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.6 EUR (20.96 USD) in Germany and 44.25 EUR (47.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Germany.

19.60 EUR
44.25 EUR

Flats for rent

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Germany vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.88 times more for renting an apartment in Germany 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 1280 EUR (1369.02 USD) in Germany and 834.98 EUR (892.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 280 EUR
834.98 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 908.82 EUR (971.73 USD) in Germany and 524.73 EUR (561.05 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

908.82 EUR
524.73 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 2300 EUR (2459.22 USD) in Germany and 1105 EUR (1181.18 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 52% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 300 EUR
1 105 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 1601 EUR (1711.29 USD) in Germany and 770.89 EUR (824.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 601 EUR
770.89 EUR

Flats for sale

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Germany vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.07 times more for buying an apartment in Germany 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 8113 EUR (8674.88 USD) in Germany and 1609 EUR (1720.54 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8 113 EUR
1 609 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 5532 EUR (5915.21 USD) in Germany and 1083 EUR (1157.93 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5 532 EUR
1 083 EUR

Salary

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Germany vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.46 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3001 EUR (3208.88 USD) in Germany and 2054 EUR (2196.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 31.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 001 EUR
2 054 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
-

Two stars

129 EUR
-

Three stars

173 EUR
105 EUR

Four stars

187 EUR
122 EUR

Five stars

423 EUR
198 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Jun 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 755 hotels • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 186 hotels

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