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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 2.27 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 65% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.15 EUR
1.80 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.11 EUR
1.51 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.5 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 11.18 EUR (12.69 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

18.50 EUR
11.18 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
5.17 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.87 EUR
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.36 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6.8 EUR (7.72 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

15.36 EUR
6.80 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 6.58 EUR (7.46 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14.10 EUR
6.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.83 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
1.77 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.42 EUR (2.74 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.18 EUR
2.42 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.46 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.75 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.03 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.50 EUR
0.89 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.76 EUR
0.73 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 6.47 EUR (7.34 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

14.73 EUR
6.47 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.78 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
1.57 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.44 EUR
1.06 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.70 EUR
1.43 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.76 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.27 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.76 EUR
1.12 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.25 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.96 EUR (2.22 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 73% lower in Saudi Arabia.

7.25 EUR
1.96 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.92 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.02 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5.51 EUR
1.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.57 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.20 EUR
0.51 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.06 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 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.45 EUR (3.91 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 25% lower in Saudi Arabia.

4.60 EUR
3.45 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.8 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.47 EUR
0.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.05 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

8.82 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.65 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.58 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.88 EUR (6.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

10.58 EUR
5.88 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.15 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 47 EUR (53.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

88.15 EUR
47.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.04 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 5.88 EUR (6.67 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Saudi Arabia.

22.04 EUR
5.88 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.23 EUR (0.26 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.94 EUR
0.23 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2 times more for fuel in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.83 EUR
0.27 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.55 EUR (0.62 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

0.81 EUR
0.55 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.24 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.25 times more for transportation in the United States than in Saudi Arabia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.72 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 28.2 EUR (31.99 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

113.72 EUR
28.20 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2.42 EUR
0.94 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.45 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 11.75 EUR (13.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Saudi Arabia.

26.45 EUR
11.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 28% lower in Saudi Arabia.

1.64 EUR
1.18 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 3.53 EUR (4 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3.97 EUR
3.53 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 15.87 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 15.28 EUR (17.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Saudi Arabia.

15.87 EUR
15.28 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.62 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 87.85 EUR (99.66 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

86.62 EUR
87.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.5 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 41.72 EUR (47.32 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in the United States.

33.50 EUR
41.72 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.02 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 3350 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 787.1 EUR (892.9 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 350 EUR
787.10 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 2098 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 494.64 EUR (561.12 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

2 098 EUR
494.64 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 6254 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1041 EUR (1181.33 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

6 254 EUR
1 041 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 3621 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 726.69 EUR (824.36 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

3 621 EUR
726.69 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.18 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 12586 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1517 EUR (1720.76 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Saudi Arabia.

12 586 EUR
1 517 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 8176 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1021 EUR (1158.07 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Saudi Arabia.

8 176 EUR
1 021 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Saudi Arabia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 2.73 times higher than in Saudi Arabia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5286 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 1936 EUR (2196.6 USD) in Saudi Arabia. The average salary is 63.4% lower in Saudi Arabia.

5 286 EUR
1 936 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.4 EUR
45.9 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
-

Three stars

172 EUR
93.1 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
136 EUR

Five stars

530 EUR
271 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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