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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 8.48 PLN (2.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 26.94 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.48 PLN
26.94 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.34 PLN (1.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 9.16 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.34 PLN
9.16 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.9 PLN (14.55 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 72.49 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27% lower in Saudi Arabia.

52.90 PLN
72.49 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

31.49 PLN
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
65.43 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 36.7 PLN (10.1 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 58.45 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

36.70 PLN
58.45 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 26.16 PLN (7.2 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 69.07 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

26.16 PLN
69.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
12.14 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

6.29 PLN
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 9.79 PLN (2.69 USD) for 12 eggs in Saudi Arabia and 26.14 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9.79 PLN
26.14 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
13.85 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

8.94 PLN
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
90.84 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.4 PLN (1.48 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 10.69 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.40 PLN
10.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.68 PLN (1.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 18.21 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.68 PLN
18.21 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.54 PLN (8.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 62.38 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

31.54 PLN
62.38 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.99 PLN (1.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United States.

5.99 PLN
5.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.5 PLN (1.51 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 14.58 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.50 PLN
14.58 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.66 PLN (1.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 20.79 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.66 PLN
20.79 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.64 PLN (1.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 13.6 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.64 PLN
13.60 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.76 PLN (2.41 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 30.06 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8.76 PLN
30.06 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
32.64 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.69 PLN (1.56 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 23.16 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.69 PLN
23.16 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.01 PLN (0.55 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 9.05 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.01 PLN
9.05 PLN

Restaurant

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.55 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 15.17 PLN (4.17 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 21.3 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

15.17 PLN
21.30 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.71 PLN (0.75 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 12 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.71 PLN
12.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
29.08 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

6.78 PLN
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
43.62 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

8.48 PLN
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 29.06 PLN (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 43.62 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

29.06 PLN
43.62 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 193.77 PLN (53.3 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 508.93 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

193.77 PLN
508.93 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 29.06 PLN (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 94.52 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

29.06 PLN
94.52 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.07 PLN (0.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 9.27 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.07 PLN
9.27 PLN

Fuel

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.8 times less for fuel in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.61 PLN (0.44 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.61 PLN
3.58 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.26 PLN (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.26 PLN
3.37 PLN

LPG 1L

1.06 PLN
-

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 135.64 PLN (37.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 479.85 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

135.64 PLN
479.85 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.88 PLN (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 10.54 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.88 PLN
10.54 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 48.44 PLN (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 152.68 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

48.44 PLN
152.68 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.78 PLN (1.87 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 7.89 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.78 PLN
7.89 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.59 PLN (3.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 18.14 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12.59 PLN
18.14 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 58.13 PLN (15.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 72.7 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in Saudi Arabia.

58.13 PLN
72.70 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 388.72 PLN (106.93 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 573.53 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

388.72 PLN
573.53 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 211.93 PLN (58.3 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 236.29 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

211.93 PLN
236.29 PLN

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 4146 PLN (1140.44 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 14751 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4 146 PLN
14 751 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 3314 PLN (911.58 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 9245 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 314 PLN
9 245 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 7976 PLN (2193.97 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 29887 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7 976 PLN
29 887 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 4214 PLN (1159.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 19000 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4 214 PLN
19 000 PLN

Flats for sale

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.66 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 9681 PLN (2663.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 63090 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

9 681 PLN
63 090 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 6449 PLN (1773.96 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 44263 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6 449 PLN
44 263 PLN

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 8881 PLN (2443.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 18704 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 52.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8 881 PLN
18 704 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

189 PLN
377 PLN

Two stars

-
532 PLN

Three stars

384 PLN
710 PLN

Four stars

561 PLN
917 PLN

Five stars

1 117 PLN
2 185 PLN

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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