Travel budget in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: calculate your travel budget

Saudi Arabia: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Saudi Arabia for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.6 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1537* (5768 SAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 136 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3242* (12152 SAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 155 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 32 per person

Total budget:

$ 4692* (17584 SAR)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Saudi Arabia in 2024

Cost of living: Saudi Arabia VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Saudi Arabia in 2024 is 16% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Saudi Arabia by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Saudi Arabia compared to the national average.

Cities /Saudi Arabia View Details
Jeddah (Jiddah) 262% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Jeddah (Jiddah)
Riyadh 14% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Riyadh
Tabuk 7% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Tabuk
Al Khobar 6% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Al Khobar
Jizan 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Jizan
Medina 4% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Medina
Mecca 4% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Mecca

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Local prices in Saudi Arabia by expense type

Saudi Arabia: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Saudi Arabia costs 54% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.7/person
($ 4 to $ 14)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 14 to $ 41)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.7/person
($ 6.7 to $ 9.4)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2 to $ 6.1)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Saudi Arabia: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Saudi Arabia costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 27 to $ 498)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 182
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 123/night
($ 51 to $ 352)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 65 to $ 382)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 240
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 82 to $ 385)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 231/night
($ 114 to $ 529)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 487
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 131/month
($ 41 to $ 370)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 209/month
($ 79 to $ 637)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 190/month
($ 93 to $ 560)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 138/month
($ 32 to $ 519)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 304/month
($ 103 to $ 817)

39% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Saudi Arabia: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Saudi Arabia costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.9)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.8/kg
($ 4 to $ 12)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Saudi Arabia: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Saudi Arabia costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.7
($ 2 to $ 5.4)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 51/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 76)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Saudi Arabia: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Saudi Arabia is 51% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 14 to $ 24)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 41/hr
($ 14 to $ 54)

88% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Saudi Arabia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Saudi Arabia is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 7.5/pack
($ 6.4 to $ 9.1)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 50
($ 19 to $ 94)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 57
($ 23 to $ 108)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
$ 658
(fair price: $ 465)
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
$ 542
(fair price: $ 430)
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
$ 1098
(fair price: $ 909)
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
$ 1144
(fair price: $ 1055)
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
$ 1196
(fair price: $ 908)
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
$ 564
(fair price: $ 406)

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About the information on the cost of living in Saudi Arabia

The information about the cost of living in Saudi Arabia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Saudi Arabia updated on 21-09-2024.

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