Cost of living comparison
Saudi Arabia is 49.9% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 55.4% less in Saudi Arabia
- Groceries
-
pay 0.2% less in Saudi Arabia
- Transportation
-
pay 2.5 times more in Saudi Arabia
- Housing
-
pay 42.4% less in Saudi Arabia
- Childcare
-
pay 3.2 times more in Saudi Arabia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 60.6% more in Saudi Arabia
- Clothing
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pay 21.1% more in Saudi Arabia
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Saudi Arabia are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, housing, and groceries are lower in Saudi Arabia. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Saudi Arabia.
If you lived in Saudi Arabia instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 55.4% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$6.73
SAR25.27
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$7.54
SAR28.32
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.74
SAR2.77
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.25
SAR0.92
|
|
pay 0.2% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.94
SAR3.54
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.87
SAR14.53
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$6.76
SAR25.41
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.58
SAR9.68
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$3.22
SAR12.10
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.94
SAR3.54
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.76
SAR2.87
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.75
SAR2.80
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.74
SAR2.76
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.67
SAR2.53
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.63
SAR2.38
|
|
pay 2.5 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$2.30
SAR8.64
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$44.62
SAR167.58
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$25,543.44
SAR95,931.19
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$18.12
SAR68.06
|
|
pay 42.4% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$74.43
SAR279.52
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$384.32
SAR1,443.37
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$279.56
SAR1,049.94
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$85.15
SAR319.79
|
|
pay 3.2 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$303.07
SAR1,138.21
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$6,063.63
SAR22,772.62
|
|
pay 60.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.70
SAR6.40
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$3.57
SAR13.39
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$7.18
SAR26.97
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$98.57
SAR370.20
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$16.63
SAR62.45
|
|
pay 21.1% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$42.91
SAR161.15
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$58.28
SAR218.86
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$91.66
SAR344.23
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$78.88
SAR296.24
|
|
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