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Cost of Living & Prices:
Saudi Arabia vs. United States

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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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.27 times less for grocery shopping in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 8.01 PLN (2.05 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 22.88 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.01 PLN
22.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.73 PLN (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 9.36 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.73 PLN
9.36 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 49.72 PLN (12.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 82.24 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

49.72 PLN
82.24 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

22.99 PLN
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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70.53 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 30.24 PLN (7.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 68.25 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

30.24 PLN
68.25 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 29.25 PLN (7.47 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 62.69 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

29.25 PLN
62.69 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
12.58 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

7.89 PLN
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 10.75 PLN (2.74 USD) for 12 eggs in Saudi Arabia and 18.57 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.75 PLN
18.57 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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15.40 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.76 PLN
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
97.91 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.94 PLN (1.01 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 11.13 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.94 PLN
11.13 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.25 PLN (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 16.73 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.25 PLN
16.73 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 28.76 PLN (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 65.47 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

28.76 PLN
65.47 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 6.99 PLN (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 4.9 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in the United States.

6.99 PLN
4.90 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.73 PLN (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 15.28 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.73 PLN
15.28 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.34 PLN (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 20.88 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.34 PLN
20.88 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.96 PLN (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 16.69 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.96 PLN
16.69 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.71 PLN (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 32.21 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.71 PLN
32.21 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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35.18 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 7.93 PLN (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 24.49 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.93 PLN
24.49 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.25 PLN (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 9.8 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.25 PLN
9.80 PLN

Restaurant

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.06 times less for meals in restaurants in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 15.34 PLN (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 20.45 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in Saudi Arabia.

15.34 PLN
20.45 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.13 PLN (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 10.97 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.13 PLN
10.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
31.34 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

6.27 PLN
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
39.18 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.31 PLN
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 26.12 PLN (6.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 47.02 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

26.12 PLN
47.02 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 208.96 PLN (53.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 391.81 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

208.96 PLN
391.81 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.12 PLN (6.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 97.95 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

26.12 PLN
97.95 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 PLN (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 8.62 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.02 PLN
8.62 PLN

Fuel

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.17 times less for fuel in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.2 PLN (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 4.25 PLN (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.20 PLN
4.25 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.43 PLN (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 3.61 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.43 PLN
3.61 PLN

LPG 1L

0.99 PLN
-

Transportation

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.25 times less for transportation in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 125.38 PLN (32 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 505.44 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

125.38 PLN
505.44 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.18 PLN (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 10.77 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.18 PLN
10.77 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 52.24 PLN (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 117.54 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

52.24 PLN
117.54 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 5.22 PLN (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 7.29 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.22 PLN
7.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 15.67 PLN (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 17.63 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

15.67 PLN
17.63 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 67.91 PLN (17.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 70.53 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

67.91 PLN
70.53 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 390.56 PLN (99.68 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 384.99 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

390.56 PLN
384.99 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 185.45 PLN (47.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 148.89 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in the United States.

185.45 PLN
148.89 PLN

Flats for rent

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.02 times less for renting an apartment in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

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 3499 PLN (893.08 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 14891 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 499 PLN
14 891 PLN

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 2199 PLN (561.24 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 9326 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 199 PLN
9 326 PLN

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 4630 PLN (1181.58 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 27795 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4 630 PLN
27 795 PLN

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 3231 PLN (824.54 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 16094 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 231 PLN
16 094 PLN

Flats for sale

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.18 times less for buying an apartment in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 6744 PLN (1721.13 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 55942 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6 744 PLN
55 942 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 4538 PLN (1158.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 36341 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4 538 PLN
36 341 PLN

Salary

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Saudi Arabia is 2.73 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 8608 PLN (2197.06 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 23497 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 63.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8 608 PLN
23 497 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

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442 PLN

Two stars

-
507 PLN

Three stars

450 PLN
701 PLN

Four stars

517 PLN
947 PLN

Five stars

1 055 PLN
2 159 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 149 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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