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Prices and Cost of Living in Saudi Arabia

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The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Saudi Arabia. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.

Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.

1 day

Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 20.58 PLN to 33.12 PLN

Mid-range products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 25.46 PLN to 42.29 PLN

Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 26 April 2025.

How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Saudi Arabia?

When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 20.53 SAR (20.58 PLN) to 33.05 SAR (33.12 PLN) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 25.4 SAR (25.46 PLN) to 42.2 SAR (42.29 PLN) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.

Budget and shopping basket update: 26 April 2025

Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.

Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.

BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).

TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).

FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.

Prices in Saudi Arabia

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Saudi Arabia, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country. City: Riyadh.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)7.69 PLN
Banana (1kg)6.45 PLN
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)47.70 PLN
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)22.05 PLN
Chicken Fillets (1kg)29.00 PLN
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)28.06 PLN
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)7.57 PLN
Eggs (regular) (12)10.31 PLN
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)7.45 PLN
Lettuce (1 head)3.78 PLN
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)3.12 PLN
Local Cheese (1kg)27.59 PLN
Milk (regular), (1 liter)6.70 PLN
Onion (1kg)4.54 PLN
Oranges (1kg)6.08 PLN
Potato (1kg)4.76 PLN
Rice (white), (1kg)8.36 PLN
Tomato (1kg)7.61 PLN
Water (1.5 liter bottle)2.15 PLN

Food and beverage prices in Saudi Arabia

Popular food products found on store shelves in Saudi Arabia include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 4.53 SAR (4.54 PLN) for a kilo of onions to 47.59 SAR (47.7 PLN) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 8.34 SAR (8.36 PLN) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.11 SAR (3.12 PLN) per half kilo. Bananas cost 6.44 SAR (6.45 PLN) per kilo, while apples cost 7.67 SAR (7.69 PLN) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 2.15 SAR (2.15 PLN). Dairy prices in Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 6.69 SAR (6.7 PLN), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 27.53 SAR (27.59 PLN). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 28.94 SAR (29 PLN) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 10.29 SAR (10.31 PLN), and the average price of tomatoes is 7.59 SAR (7.61 PLN) per kilo.

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)14.71 PLN
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)3.01 PLN
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)6.01 PLN
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)7.02 PLN
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)25.06 PLN
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course200 PLN
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant25.06 PLN
Water (0.33 liter bottle)0.98 PLN

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Saudi Arabia vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 14.68 SAR (14.71 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 3 SAR (3.01 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 25 SAR (25.06 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 200 SAR (200 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 25 SAR (25.06 PLN).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)120 PLN
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)4.01 PLN
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)50.11 PLN
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)5.01 PLN
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)15.03 PLN

How much does transportation cost in Saudi Arabia?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 4 SAR (4.01 PLN), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 120 SAR (120 PLN). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 15 SAR (15.03 PLN), along with a per-kilometer charge of 5 SAR (5.01 PLN).

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L1.15 PLN
Gasoline 1L2.33 PLN
LPG 1L1.04 PLN

Fuel prices in Saudi Arabia

Average fuel prices in Saudi Arabia are 2.33 SAR (2.33 PLN) per liter of gasoline and 1.15 SAR (1.15 PLN) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 1.04 SAR (1.04 PLN).

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat65.14 PLN
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult375 PLN
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)178 PLN

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre3 357 PLN
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre2 109 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre4 441 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre3 099 PLN

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Saudi Arabia?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Saudi Arabia varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 2105 SAR (2109 PLN) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 3349 SAR (3357 PLN) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 6454 SAR (6469 PLN) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre6 469 PLN
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre4 353 PLN

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)8 257 PLN

Hotel Prices in Saudi Arabia

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
8
738 PLN
ibis Riyadh Olaya Street
42
836 PLN
Ramada by Wyndham Riyadh
26
1 334 PLN
Riyadh Marriott Hotel
No category
6
383 PLN
Holiday Plus Qurtubah
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices for products and services in Riyadh. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 03/2023, latest data 10/2024.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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