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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 1.89 EUR (2.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 5.41 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.89 EUR
5.41 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.59 EUR (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 2.21 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.59 EUR
2.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.76 EUR (12.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 19.45 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

11.76 EUR
19.45 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

5.43 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
16.68 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.15 EUR (7.71 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 16.14 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.15 EUR
16.14 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 6.92 EUR (7.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 14.83 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.92 EUR
14.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.97 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

1.86 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.54 EUR (2.74 USD) for 12 eggs in Saudi Arabia and 4.39 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.54 EUR
4.39 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.64 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.84 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
23.16 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.93 EUR
2.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.77 EUR (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 3.96 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.77 EUR
3.96 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.8 EUR (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 15.48 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.80 EUR
15.48 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.65 EUR (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the United States.

1.65 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.12 EUR (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 3.61 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.12 EUR
3.61 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.5 EUR (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 4.94 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.50 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 3.95 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.17 EUR
3.95 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.06 EUR (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 7.62 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.06 EUR
7.62 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
8.32 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.87 EUR (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 5.79 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.87 EUR
5.79 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.53 EUR (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 2.32 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.53 EUR
2.32 EUR

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 3.63 EUR (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 4.84 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.63 EUR
4.84 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.74 EUR (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 2.59 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.74 EUR
2.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
7.41 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.48 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
9.27 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 6.18 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 11.12 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.18 EUR
11.12 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 49.4 EUR (53.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 92.66 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

49.40 EUR
92.66 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.18 EUR (6.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 23.17 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.18 EUR
23.17 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.24 EUR (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.24 EUR
2.04 EUR

Fuel

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Saudi Arabia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.04 times less for fuel in Saudi Arabia than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.28 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.57 EUR
0.85 EUR

LPG 1L

0.26 EUR
-

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 29.64 EUR (31.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 119.54 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

29.64 EUR
119.54 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.99 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 2.55 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.99 EUR
2.55 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 12.35 EUR (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 27.8 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12.35 EUR
27.80 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.24 EUR (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.24 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.71 EUR (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 4.17 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.71 EUR
4.17 EUR

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 16.06 EUR (17.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 16.68 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

16.06 EUR
16.68 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 92.34 EUR (99.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 91.05 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

92.34 EUR
91.05 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 43.84 EUR (47.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 35.21 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in the United States.

43.84 EUR
35.21 EUR

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 827.27 EUR (892.76 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 3522 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

827.27 EUR
3 522 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 519.89 EUR (561.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 2206 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

519.89 EUR
2 206 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 1095 EUR (1181.15 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 6574 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 095 EUR
6 574 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 763.78 EUR (824.24 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 3806 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

763.78 EUR
3 806 EUR

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 1594 EUR (1720.5 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 13231 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 594 EUR
13 231 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 1073 EUR (1157.9 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 8595 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1 073 EUR
8 595 EUR

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 2035 EUR (2196.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia and 5557 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 63.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 035 EUR
5 557 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

48.3 EUR
96.1 EUR

Two stars

-
136 EUR

Three stars

97.9 EUR
181 EUR

Four stars

143 EUR
234 EUR

Five stars

285 EUR
557 EUR

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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