Middle East
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia
47%of US price level
Is Saudi Arabia expensive?
Prices in Saudi Arabia are about 47% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Medina, at about $2,000–3,470 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina | $2,000–3,470 | — | $2.7–6.7 | 16/100 |
| Abha | $2,130–3,470 | $533–933 | $4–8 | 18/100 |
| Mecca | $2,130–4,000 | — | $3.2–6.7 | 6/100 |
| Jeddah | $2,270–4,000 | $800–1,730 | $3.2–8.0 | 4/100 |
| Riyadh | $2,400–4,270 | $933–2,000 | $3.2–8.0 | 5/100 |
| Dammam | $2,670–4,270 | $800–1,470 | $4–8 | 6/100 |
| AlUla | $2,670–4,800 | — | $4.0–9.3 | 4/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Saudi Arabia
- Saudi unified visa platform
- Visit Saudi
- World Bank open data
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