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

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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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.13 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.33 EUR
1.99 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.15 EUR
1.49 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.02 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 12.42 EUR (14.55 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 27% lower in Saudi Arabia.

17.02 EUR
12.42 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
7.40 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.37 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.73 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 8.62 EUR (10.1 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

13.73 EUR
8.62 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.22 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 6.14 EUR (7.2 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

16.22 EUR
6.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.85 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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1.48 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.14 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6.14 EUR
2.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.25 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
2.10 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.34 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.51 EUR
1.27 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.28 EUR
1.10 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.65 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 7.41 EUR (8.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14.65 EUR
7.41 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.41 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.42 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.51 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.42 EUR
1.29 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.88 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.88 EUR
1.56 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.19 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 65.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.19 EUR
1.09 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.06 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.06 EUR (2.41 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.06 EUR
2.06 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.67 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.56 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.44 EUR
1.34 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.13 EUR
0.47 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.55 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.56 EUR (4.17 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.00 EUR
3.56 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.82 EUR
0.64 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

6.83 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.59 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

10.25 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.99 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.25 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.25 EUR
6.83 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.53 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 45.51 EUR (53.3 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

119.53 EUR
45.51 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.2 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

22.20 EUR
6.83 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.25 EUR (0.29 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.18 EUR
0.25 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.79 times more for fuel in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.38 EUR (0.44 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.84 EUR
0.38 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.79 EUR
0.53 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.25 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.7 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 31.86 EUR (37.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

112.70 EUR
31.86 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.48 EUR
0.91 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.86 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 11.38 EUR (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

35.86 EUR
11.38 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.59 EUR (1.87 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.85 EUR
1.59 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.26 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 2.96 EUR (3.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.26 EUR
2.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.08 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 13.65 EUR (15.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

17.08 EUR
13.65 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.7 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 91.3 EUR (106.93 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

134.70 EUR
91.30 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.5 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 49.78 EUR (58.3 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

55.50 EUR
49.78 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.71 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

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 3464 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 973.71 EUR (1140.44 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 464 EUR
973.71 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 2171 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 778.31 EUR (911.58 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 171 EUR
778.31 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 7019 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1873 EUR (2193.97 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7 019 EUR
1 873 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 4463 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 989.83 EUR (1159.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4 463 EUR
989.83 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.65 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14818 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2274 EUR (2663.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14 818 EUR
2 274 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 10396 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1515 EUR (1773.96 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10 396 EUR
1 515 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4393 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2086 EUR (2443.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 52.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4 393 EUR
2 086 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.6 EUR
44.5 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
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Three stars

167 EUR
90.2 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
132 EUR

Five stars

513 EUR
262 EUR

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

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