Cost of living
Bisha compared to Medina (Saudi Arabia)
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Overview comparison
BishaMedina (Saudi Arabia)
Consumer prices in Medina (Saudi Arabia) are roughly 11% higher than in Bisha.
Cost of living
| Item | Bisha | Medina (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 979 | 693 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,805 | 1,890 |
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| Without rent one person | 412 | 484 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,405 | 1,517 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 341.2 | 357.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 603.94 | 591.64 |
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| Food person | 334 | 298 |
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| Food family | 802 | 824 |
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| Transport person | 58.51 | 92.75 |
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| Transport family | 131.37 | 186.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.89 years | 69.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bisha | Medina (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.83 | 6.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 49.44 | 33.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.95 | 9.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.56 | 1.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.3 | 2.64 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.65 | 0.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bisha | Medina (Saudi Arabia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 305.38 | 294.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 247.81 | 193.69 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 567.86 | 605.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 474.19 | 428.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.54 | 72.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 95.79 | 98.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.21 | 101.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bisha | Medina (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.44 | 2.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,510 | 1,332 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 719 | 974 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 | 1.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.95% | 57.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.49 | 6.69 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.72 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bisha | Medina (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 | 1.56 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.8 | 1.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.05 | 2.37 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.53 | 6.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.35 | 5.58 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.41 | 14.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 2.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.68 |
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Other
| Item | Bisha | Medina (Saudi Arabia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 92.64 | 90.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16 | 17.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.62 | 20.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.49 | 2.49 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.68 | 31.72 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.04 | 76.6 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 264.39 | 196.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,780 | 6,654 |
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