Cost of living
Al Madinah compared to Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia)
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Overview comparison
Al MadinahEastern Province (Saudi Arabia)
Consumer prices in Al Madinah are roughly 38% higher than in Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia).
Cost of living
| Item | Al Madinah | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,880 | 551 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,052 | 1,557 |
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| Without rent one person | 551 | 425 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,911 | 965 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,013.79 | 136.27 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,339.98 | 339.93 |
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| Food person | 301 | 255 |
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| Food family | 856 | 807 |
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| Transport person | 140.35 | 28.81 |
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| Transport family | 425.65 | 78.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.26 years | 81.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Madinah | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.8 | 2.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 49.56 | 12.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.61 | 4.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 | 1.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.27 | 3.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.82 | 0.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Madinah | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,182.33 | 217.8 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 838.22 | 83.37 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,763.78 | 448.92 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,172.8 | 273.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.02 | 12.95 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 81.39 | 20.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 89.04 | 12.6 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Madinah | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.77 | 15.34 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,353 | 1,132 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,151 | 718 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 41.83% | 16.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.22 | 12.64 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.6 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Madinah | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 0.85 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.05 | 1.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.62 | 2.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.55 | 10.25 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.41 | 7.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.24 | 6.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 | 0.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Al Madinah | Eastern Province (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 81.93 | 23.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 19.35 | 3.25 |
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| Doctors visit | 59.65 | 10.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.01 | 3.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.85 | 14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.45 | 49.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 388.59 | 96.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,191 | 9,625 |
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