Cost of living
Makkah compared to Dammam
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Overview comparison
MakkahDammam
Consumer prices in Dammam are roughly 24% higher than in Makkah.
Cost of living
| Item | Makkah | Dammam |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,059 | 897 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,458 | 2,315 |
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| Without rent one person | 589 | 564 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,862 | 1,582 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 327.26 | 347.42 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 713.01 | 657.33 |
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| Food person | 292 | 320 |
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| Food family | 682 | 974 |
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| Transport person | 199.62 | 119.54 |
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| Transport family | 614.53 | 411.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.08 years | 66.54 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Makkah | Dammam |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.9 | 6.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.89 | 45.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.15 | 8.92 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.82 | 1.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.77 | 3.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.79 | 0.66 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Makkah | Dammam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 234.14 | 355.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 287.93 | 285.72 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 648.77 | 783.6 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 399.14 | 487.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.78 | 69.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.14 | 104.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 74.13 | 75.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Makkah | Dammam |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.41 | 3.65 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,790 | 1,070 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,154 | 1,293 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.53 | 0.95 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 115.77% | 31.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.54 | 22.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.57 | 0.57 |
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Groceries
| Item | Makkah | Dammam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 | 1.87 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 1.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.52 | 2.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.02 | 6.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.47 | 10.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.77 | 12.97 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.51 | 1.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Makkah | Dammam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 86.15 | 74.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.22 | 15.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.21 | 31.05 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.43 | 4.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.92 | 59.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.65 | 69.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 405.16 | 427.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,026 | 9,844 |
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