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Saudi Arabia vs. Gabon Cost of Living Summary

Saudi Arabia is 10.3% more expensive than Gabon overall.

Restaurants: pay 59.6% less in Saudi Arabia
Groceries: pay 47.0% less in Saudi Arabia
Transportation: pay 17.4% more in Saudi Arabia
Housing: pay 8.2% less in Saudi Arabia
Childcare: pay 53.9% more in Saudi Arabia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.1 times more in Saudi Arabia
Clothing: pay 5.5% more in Saudi Arabia

The cost of entertainment and sports, childcare, transportation, and clothing in Saudi Arabia are more expensive than in Gabon. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, and housing are lower in Saudi Arabia. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia vs. Gabon Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Saudi Arabia instead of Gabon, you would:

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pay 59.6% less for restaurants

	Gabon	Saudi Arabia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.89 FCFA10,118	$6.32 SAR23.70	-64.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.42 FCFA7,588	$7.73 SAR29.00	-42.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.49 FCFA843	$0.74 SAR2.79	-50.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.43 FCFA809	$0.27 SAR1.02	-80.9%
Average			-59.6%

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pay 47.0% less for groceries

	Gabon	Saudi Arabia
Bread 1 loaf	$1.52 FCFA859	$0.92 SAR3.43	-39.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.70 FCFA2,656	$3.62 SAR13.56	-23.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.57 FCFA6,543	$6.74 SAR25.26	-41.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.55 FCFA3,137	$2.52 SAR9.47	-54.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.06 FCFA2,295	$3.28 SAR12.28	-19.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.03 FCFA1,147	$0.97 SAR3.63	-52.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.03 FCFA1,147	$0.78 SAR2.91	-61.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA918	$0.80 SAR3.00	-50.7%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA918	$0.74 SAR2.77	-54.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA918	$0.66 SAR2.49	-59.0%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.62 FCFA918	$0.65 SAR2.43	-60.0%
Average			-47.0%

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pay 17.4% more for transportation

	Gabon	Saudi Arabia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.08 FCFA2,308	$2.32 SAR8.72	-43.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$49.19 FCFA27,824	$33.84 SAR126.92	-31.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$30,408.43 FCFA17,200,508	$25,756.63 SAR96,608.57	-15.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.34 FCFA4,149	$19.00 SAR71.26	+159.0%
Average			+17.4%

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pay 8.2% less for housing

	Gabon	Saudi Arabia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$71.55 FCFA40,472	$74.04 SAR277.70	+3.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,073.24 FCFA607,077	$434.87 SAR1,631.13	-59.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$447.18 FCFA252,949	$360.33 SAR1,351.52	-19.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$68.39 FCFA38,686	$97.42 SAR365.42	+42.4%
Average			-8.2%

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pay 53.9% more for childcare

	Gabon	Saudi Arabia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$178.87 FCFA101,179	$350.88 SAR1,316.09	+96.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,813.38 FCFA3,288,332	$6,485.70 SAR24,326.72	+11.6%
Average			+53.9%

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pay 2.1 times more for entertainment and sports

	Gabon	Saudi Arabia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.07 FCFA607	$1.89 SAR7.09	+76.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.26 FCFA3,541	$3.48 SAR13.06	-44.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.68 FCFA1,518	$7.47 SAR28.00	+178.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$67.08 FCFA37,942	$106.43 SAR399.18	+58.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.50 FCFA2,543	$17.24 SAR64.67	+283.6%
Average			+110.4%

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pay 5.5% more for clothing

	Gabon	Saudi Arabia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$89.44 FCFA50,590	$48.71 SAR182.69	-45.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.72 FCFA25,295	$57.50 SAR215.68	+28.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$53.66 FCFA30,354	$88.56 SAR332.16	+65.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$107.32 FCFA60,708	$79.17 SAR296.96	-26.2%
Average			+5.5%

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