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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 2.05 USD in Saudi Arabia and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.05 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.72 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.72 USD
2.39 USD

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

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

12.69 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

5.87 USD
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

7.72 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

7.47 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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3.21 USD

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.01 USD
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Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.74 USD for 12 eggs in Saudi Arabia and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.74 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.93 USD

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.98 USD
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.01 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.01 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

0.83 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

7.34 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.78 USD in Saudi Arabia and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the United States.

1.78 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

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

1.21 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

1.62 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.27 USD in Saudi Arabia and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.27 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

2.22 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.02 USD in Saudi Arabia and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.02 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.57 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.05 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 3.91 USD in Saudi Arabia and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.91 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.8 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.80 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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8.00 USD

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.60 USD
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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10.00 USD

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.87 USD
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

6.67 USD
12.00 USD

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

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

53.33 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

6.67 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

0.26 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.16 times less for fuel in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.31 USD in Saudi Arabia and 1.09 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.31 USD
1.09 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.62 USD in Saudi Arabia and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.62 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.25 USD
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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 32 USD in Saudi Arabia and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

32.00 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.07 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.07 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

13.33 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.33 USD in Saudi Arabia and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.33 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

4.00 USD
4.50 USD

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 17.33 USD in Saudi Arabia and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

17.33 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 99.67 USD in Saudi Arabia and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

99.67 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

47.33 USD
38.00 USD

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 893 USD in Saudi Arabia and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

893.00 USD
3 800 USD

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 561.19 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

561.19 USD
2 380 USD

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 1181 USD in Saudi Arabia and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 181 USD
7 094 USD

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 824.46 USD in Saudi Arabia and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

824.46 USD
4 107 USD

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 1721 USD in Saudi Arabia and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 721 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1158 USD in Saudi Arabia and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 158 USD
9 275 USD

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 2197 USD in Saudi Arabia and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 63.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 197 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

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113 USD

Two stars

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129 USD

Three stars

115 USD
179 USD

Four stars

132 USD
242 USD

Five stars

269 USD
551 USD

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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