Cost of living
Saudi Arabia compared to Nigeria
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Overview comparison
Saudi ArabiaNigeria
Consumer prices in Saudi Arabia are roughly 41% higher than in Nigeria.
Cost of living
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,009 | 1,000 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,076 | 2,330 |
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| Without rent one person | 642 | 458 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,778 | 982 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 482.76 | 514.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 795.43 | 1,297.42 |
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| Food person | 341 | 236 |
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| Food family | 797 | 521 |
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| Transport person | 145.05 | 127.16 |
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| Transport family | 464.26 | 330.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.25 years | 60.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.25 | 2.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 47.7 | 25.34 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.86 | 5.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.53 | 0.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.1 | 2.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.81 | 0.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 475.66 | 575.64 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 453.42 | 392.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,030.11 | 1,386.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 676.31 | 751.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.85 | 16.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.91 | 31.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.05 | 33.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.38 | 16.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,842 | 1,037 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,064 | 666 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.11 | 0.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 47.39% | 26.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.28 | 10.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.51 | 0.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.23 | 1.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.61 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.32 | 4.09 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.24 | 3.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.29 | 4.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 2.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 91.66 | 31.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.98 | 5.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 42.45 | 7.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.53 | 1.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.59 | 21.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.15 | 71.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 295.29 | 89.09 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,809 | 1,529 |
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