Cost of living in Dhahran

 Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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Cost of living in Dhahran vs. Saudi Arabia overall average

Dhahran is 0.4% more expensive than Saudi Arabia overall.

Restaurants
pay 5.5% less in Dhahran
Groceries
pay 8.2% less in Dhahran
Transportation
pay 13.2% more in Dhahran
Housing
pay 5.4% less in Dhahran
Childcare
pay 2.4% less in Dhahran
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.2% more in Dhahran
Clothing
pay 3.2% less in Dhahran

The cost of entertainment and sports and transportation in Dhahran are more expensive than in Saudi Arabia. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, housing, clothing, and childcare are lower in Dhahran.

Dhahran Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $6.66
SAR24.97
$3.19 - $18.64
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$6.66
SAR24.97
$6.66 - $9.32
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $0.70
SAR2.62
$0.67 - $1.06

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$1.20
SAR4.50
$0.53 - $2.13
Local cheese (8 oz) $3.33
SAR12.48
$1.86 - $6.66
Milk (1 gallon) $5.80
SAR21.74
$5.04 - $10.08

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $2.33
SAR8.74
$2.20 - $2.35
Monthly public transit pass ??
?? - ??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $31,948.88
SAR119,872.46
$23,961.66 - $39,936.10

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$64.21
SAR240.91
$39.94 - $79.87
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area ??
?? - ??
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center ??
?? - ??

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $202.34
SAR759.19
$93.18 - $532.48
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $7,787.54
SAR29,218.91
$5,857.29 - $18,636.85

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $1.86
SAR6.99
$0.80 - $3.99
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.64
SAR13.65
$1.86 - $6.66
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$7.06
SAR26.47
$5.32 - $15.97

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$45.04
SAR168.99
$26.62 - $106.50
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$61.68
SAR231.42
$26.62 - $106.50
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$76.54
SAR287.19
$39.94 - $133.12

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Saudi Arabia to see the average cost of cities throughout Saudi Arabia, like Al-khubar, Al Khobar, Jizan, Mecca, Medina, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Dhahran.

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