City in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia
Cost of living in Medina
How much a month costs in Medina
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,000–3,470 (SR7,500–13,000).
Prices in Medina
Typical 2026 ranges in SAR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | SAR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | SR120–350 | $32–93 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | SR350–1,200 | $93–320 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | SR10–25 | $2.7–6.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | SR50–120 | $13–32 |
| Cappuccino | SR15–28 | $4.0–7.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | SR4–8 | $1.1–2.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | SR12–35 | $3.2–9.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | SR100–200 | $27–53 |
Value for money: 16/100
A value score of 16/100 means Medina gives more quality of life per dollar than 15% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 60/100. It's the 1st most affordable of 7 places we cover in Saudi Arabia.
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Cost of living across Saudi Arabia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Medina
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Medina?
About $1,010–1,470 on a lean budget, $2,000–3,470 for a comfortable month and $4,800–9,330 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Medina?
A local meal is SR10–25 ($2.7–6.7); a mid-range restaurant is SR50–120 ($13–32) per person.
Is Saudi Arabia expensive?
Prices in Saudi Arabia are about 47% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.