Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Lithuania
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 33 (€8) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (€8) | €8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 18 (€4.45) | €3.72 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (€1.58) | €1.45 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 17 (€4.40) | €3.16 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (€1.61) | €3.24 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 15 (€3.88) | €5.96 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (€2.13) | €1.52 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.09 (€1.29) | €0.88 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.50 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €11 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (€2.07) | €2.54 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.75 (€0.95) | €1.06 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 47% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 7,428 (€1,879) | €1,399 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 3,953 (€1,000) | €733 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 451 (€114) | €207 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,241 (€1,073) | €735 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,855 (€722) | €540 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 706 (€179) | €125 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 256 (€65) | €11 | + 482% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,142 (€289) | €345 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 435 (€110) | €79 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 61 (€15) | €13 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 16% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 182 (€46) | €60 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 201 (€51) | €36 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 396 (€100) | €83 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 324 (€82) | €86 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,922 (€24,017) | €24,761 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.27 (€0.57) | €1.51 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 146 (€37) | €27 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 36% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8 (€1.90) | €6.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 90 (€23) | €10 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 198 (€50) | €45 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (€6) | €3.99 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (€5.07) | €3.33 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (€3.91) | €3.66 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16 (€3.93) | €2.04 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 21 (€5.35) | €2.25 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 31 (€8) | €19 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 26% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Lithuania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 112 (€28) | €32 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120 (€30) | €17 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 200 (€51) | €121 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 218 (€55) | €54 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (€4.25) | €3.91 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.30 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,708 (€685) | €564 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.35 (€0.09) | €0.08 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 405 (€103) | €28 | + 270% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 26 (€7) | €5.01 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 752 prices entered by 118 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 20% more expensive than in Lithuania
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