Cost of living comparison
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Papeete vs. Dhahran Cost of Living Summary
Papeete is 2.8 times more expensive than Dhahran.
- Restaurants
- pay 6.3 times more in Papeete
- Groceries
- pay 2.5 times more in Papeete
- Transportation
- pay 7.2 times more in Papeete
- Housing
- pay 33.4% less in Papeete
- Childcare
- pay 4.0% less in Papeete
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 1.7% more in Papeete
- Clothing
- pay 12.7% less in Papeete
The cost of transportation, restaurants, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Papeete are more expensive than in Dhahran. Expenses including housing, clothing, and childcare are lower in Papeete. Notably, transportation, restaurants, and groceries are significantly more expensive in Papeete.
Papeete vs. Dhahran Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Papeete instead of Dhahran, you would:
pay 6.3 times more for restaurants
Dhahran | Papeete | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $5.33 SAR19.99 | $19.58 CFPF2,051 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $7.20 SAR26.99 | $14.68 CFPF1,538 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $0.71 SAR2.67 | $3.13 CFPF328 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.18 SAR0.68 | $2.77 CFPF291 | |
Dhahran vs. Papeete - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.5 times more for groceries
Dhahran | Papeete | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.24 SAR4.66 | $0.78 CFPF82 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $3.64 SAR13.65 | $13.05 CFPF1,367 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $6.06 SAR22.70 | $6.30 CFPF660 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.89 SAR10.84 | $6.48 CFPF679 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.11 SAR15.41 | $7.66 CFPF802 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.05 SAR3.93 | $2.37 CFPF248 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.65 SAR2.42 | $1.22 CFPF128 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.77 SAR2.87 | $2.66 CFPF279 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.60 SAR2.27 | $3.55 CFPF372 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.60 SAR2.27 | $1.37 CFPF143 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.44 SAR1.66 | $1.22 CFPF128 | |
Dhahran vs. Papeete - Cost of groceries
pay 7.2 times more for transportation
Dhahran | Papeete | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $2.35 SAR8.82 | $5.99 CFPF628 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $39,994.40 SAR150K | $19,575.51 CFPF2M | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $11.07 SAR41.48 | $205.54 CFPF21,535 | |
Dhahran vs. Papeete - Cost of transportation
pay 33.4% less for housing
Dhahran | Papeete | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $79.99 SAR299.84 | $68.84 CFPF7,213 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? | $1,394.76 CFPF146K | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? | $978.78 CFPF103K | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $305.84 SAR1,146.43 | $144.08 CFPF15,096 | |
Dhahran vs. Papeete - Cost of housing
pay 4.0% less for childcare
Dhahran | Papeete | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $533.26 SAR1,998.91 | $489.39 CFPF51,275 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $9,776.41 SAR36,646.63 | $9,787.76 CFPF1M | |
Dhahran vs. Papeete - Cost of childcare
pay 1.7% more for entertainment and sports
Dhahran | Papeete | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $2.67 SAR9.99 | $3.18 CFPF333 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $3.73 SAR13.99 | $4.04 CFPF423 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $12.00 SAR44.98 | $12.14 CFPF1,272 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $266.63 SAR999.45 | $88.09 CFPF9,229 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.00 SAR37.48 | $14.68 CFPF1,538 | |
Dhahran vs. Papeete - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 12.7% less for clothing
Dhahran | Papeete | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $86.65 SAR324.82 | $71.74 CFPF7,517 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $66.66 SAR249.86 | $75.01 CFPF7,859 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $106.65 SAR399.78 | $81.53 CFPF8,542 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $119.98 SAR449.75 | $92.98 CFPF9,742 | |
Dhahran vs. Papeete - Cost of clothing
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