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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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

EURSARGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.32 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.41 EUR (2.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.89 EUR (2.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.41 EUR
1.89 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.52 EUR (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.59 EUR (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.52 EUR
1.59 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.47 EUR (13.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.73 EUR (12.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12.47 EUR
11.73 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
5.42 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

10.76 EUR
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.12 EUR (8.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.13 EUR (7.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.12 EUR
7.13 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.72 EUR (17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.9 EUR (7.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

15.72 EUR
6.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.39 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.86 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.11 EUR (3.36 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.54 EUR (2.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.11 EUR
2.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.84 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.83 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

27.38 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 EUR (1.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.93 EUR (1.01 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.04 EUR
0.93 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.39 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.77 EUR (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.39 EUR
0.77 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.51 EUR (8.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.79 EUR (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.51 EUR
6.79 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.65 EUR (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 EUR
1.65 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.12 EUR (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.31 EUR
1.12 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.38 EUR (2.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.5 EUR (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 37% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.38 EUR
1.50 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.33 EUR (1.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 12% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.33 EUR
1.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.16 EUR (2.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.06 EUR (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.16 EUR
2.06 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.78 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.89 EUR (3.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.87 EUR (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.89 EUR
1.87 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 EUR (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.53 EUR (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.37 EUR
0.53 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.78 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.1 EUR (4.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.62 EUR (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.10 EUR
3.62 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.15 EUR (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.74 EUR (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.15 EUR
0.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.17 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

5.98 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.73 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.37 EUR (9.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.16 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.37 EUR
6.16 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.67 EUR (90.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 49.29 EUR (53.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

83.67 EUR
49.29 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.93 EUR (19.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.16 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

17.93 EUR
6.16 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.65 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.24 EUR (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.65 EUR
0.24 EUR

Fuel

EURSARGBPUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.67 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.67 EUR
0.28 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.62 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.62 EUR
0.57 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.3 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 80% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.30 EUR
0.26 EUR

Transportation

EURSARGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.86 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 188.25 EUR (203.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.58 EUR (31.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

188.25 EUR
29.58 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.11 EUR (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.99 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.11 EUR
0.99 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.42 EUR (37.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.32 EUR (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

34.42 EUR
12.32 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.03 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.23 EUR (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.03 EUR
1.23 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.78 EUR (5.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.7 EUR (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.78 EUR
3.70 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom 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 14.34 EUR (15.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.02 EUR (17.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.34 EUR
16.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.79 EUR (54.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 92.13 EUR (99.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

50.79 EUR
92.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.88 EUR (15.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 43.75 EUR (47.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.88 EUR
43.75 EUR

Flats for rent

EURSARGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.58 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2443 EUR (2642.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 825.47 EUR (892.84 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 443 EUR
825.47 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 1731 EUR (1872.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 518.75 EUR (561.09 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 731 EUR
518.75 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 4354 EUR (4708.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1092 EUR (1181.25 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4 354 EUR
1 092 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 2937 EUR (3176.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 762.11 EUR (824.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 937 EUR
762.11 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.7 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 14373 EUR (15545.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1591 EUR (1720.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14 373 EUR
1 591 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 8774 EUR (9490.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1071 EUR (1158 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8 774 EUR
1 071 EUR

Salary

EURSARGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.78 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3625 EUR (3920.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2031 EUR (2196.45 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 44% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 625 EUR
2 031 EUR

Hotels

EURSARGBPUSD

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

One star

148 EUR
48.2 EUR

Two stars

113 EUR
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Three stars

118 EUR
97.7 EUR

Four stars

153 EUR
143 EUR

Five stars

390 EUR
284 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 209 hotels

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