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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 2.13 times less for grocery shopping in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.33 USD in Saudi Arabia and 7.41 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.33 USD
7.41 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.74 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.52 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 31% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.74 USD
2.52 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.56 USD in Saudi Arabia and 19.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 27% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14.56 USD
19.94 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

8.67 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 10.1 USD in Saudi Arabia and 16.08 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.10 USD
16.08 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.2 USD in Saudi Arabia and 19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.20 USD
19.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
3.34 USD

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.73 USD
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.69 USD for 12 eggs in Saudi Arabia and 7.19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.69 USD
7.19 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.81 USD

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.46 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 1.49 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.49 USD
2.94 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.29 USD in Saudi Arabia and 5.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.29 USD
5.01 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.68 USD in Saudi Arabia and 17.16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.68 USD
17.16 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.65 USD in Saudi Arabia and 1.59 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the United States.

1.65 USD
1.59 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.51 USD in Saudi Arabia and 4.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.51 USD
4.01 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.83 USD in Saudi Arabia and 5.72 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.83 USD
5.72 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.28 USD in Saudi Arabia and 3.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.28 USD
3.74 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.41 USD in Saudi Arabia and 8.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.41 USD
8.27 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.57 USD in Saudi Arabia and 6.37 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.57 USD
6.37 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.55 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.49 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.55 USD
2.49 USD

Restaurant

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.54 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 4.18 USD in Saudi Arabia and 5.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.18 USD
5.86 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.75 USD in Saudi Arabia and 3.3 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.75 USD
3.30 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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8.00 USD

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.87 USD
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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12.00 USD

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.33 USD
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8 USD in Saudi Arabia and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.00 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 140 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

53.33 USD
140.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8 USD in Saudi Arabia and 26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.00 USD
26.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.29 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.55 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.29 USD
2.55 USD

Fuel

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.81 times less for fuel in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.44 USD in Saudi Arabia and 0.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.44 USD
0.99 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.62 USD in Saudi Arabia and 0.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.62 USD
0.93 USD

LPG 1L

0.29 USD
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Transportation

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.23 times less for transportation in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 37.33 USD in Saudi Arabia and 132 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

37.33 USD
132.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.07 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.07 USD
2.90 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 13.33 USD in Saudi Arabia and 42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

13.33 USD
42.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.87 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2.17 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.87 USD
2.17 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.47 USD in Saudi Arabia and 4.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.47 USD
4.99 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 16 USD in Saudi Arabia and 20 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Saudi Arabia.

16.00 USD
20.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 106.99 USD in Saudi Arabia and 157.77 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

106.99 USD
157.77 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.33 USD in Saudi Arabia and 65 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

58.33 USD
65.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.71 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 1141 USD in Saudi Arabia and 4058 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 141 USD
4 058 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 912.08 USD in Saudi Arabia and 2543 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

912.08 USD
2 543 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 2195 USD in Saudi Arabia and 8221 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 195 USD
8 221 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 1160 USD in Saudi Arabia and 5227 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 160 USD
5 227 USD

Flats for sale

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.65 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 2665 USD in Saudi Arabia and 17355 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 665 USD
17 355 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 1775 USD in Saudi Arabia and 12176 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 775 USD
12 176 USD

Salary

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Saudi Arabia is 2.11 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2444 USD in Saudi Arabia and 5145 USD in the United States. The average salary is 52.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 444 USD
5 145 USD

Hotels

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

One star

52.1 USD
104 USD

Two stars

-
146 USD

Three stars

106 USD
195 USD

Four stars

154 USD
252 USD

Five stars

307 USD
601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Saudi Arabia: 7 cities, 209 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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