Cost of living in Medina
compared to
Cost of living in Medina vs. Saudi Arabia overall average
Medina is 1.7% cheaper than Saudi Arabia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 10.4% more in Medina
- Groceries
-
pay 0.9% less in Medina
- Transportation
-
pay 13.8% less in Medina
- Housing
-
pay 38.0% more in Medina
- Childcare
-
pay 16.4% less in Medina
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 21.1% less in Medina
- Clothing
-
pay 8.0% less in Medina
The cost of housing and restaurants in Medina are more expensive than in Saudi Arabia. Expenses including entertainment and sports, childcare, transportation, clothing, and groceries are lower in Medina.
Medina Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.60
SAR21.01
|
$4.00
-
$21.33
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.00
SAR30.02
|
$7.47
-
$10.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.81
SAR3.04
|
$0.67
-
$1.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.38
SAR1.44
|
$0.13
-
$1.33
|
Medina - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.95
SAR3.58
|
$0.27
-
$1.07
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.67
SAR10.01
|
$2.00
-
$3.33
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.26
SAR23.48
|
$4.04
-
$10.09
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.07
SAR7.77
|
$1.60
-
$2.24
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.23
SAR12.10
|
$2.06
-
$4.23
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.09
SAR4.09
|
$0.85
-
$1.21
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.89
SAR3.33
|
$0.60
-
$0.97
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.05
SAR3.93
|
$0.60
-
$1.21
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.69
SAR2.57
|
$0.48
-
$0.97
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
SAR2.38
|
$0.36
-
$0.85
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.60
SAR2.27
|
$0.36
-
$0.85
|
Medina - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.33
SAR8.75
|
$2.20
-
$2.35
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$37.33
SAR140.09
|
$26.66
-
$79.99
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$14,664.61
SAR55,035.90
|
$11,998.32
-
$17,330.91
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.66
SAR55.04
|
$6.13
-
$25.33
|
Medina - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$93.32
SAR350.23
|
$79.99
-
$119.98
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$484.96
SAR1,820.03
|
$319.96
-
$799.89
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$559.92
SAR2,101.37
|
$213.30
-
$1,199.83
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$155.19
SAR582.41
|
$57.77
-
$203.89
|
Medina - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$288.85
SAR1,084.04
|
$199.97
-
$444.38
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,510.34
SAR20,680.16
|
$3,199.55
-
$6,665.73
|
Medina - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.60
SAR6.00
|
$1.07
-
$4.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.75
SAR10.31
|
$1.87
-
$4.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.47
SAR28.02
|
$4.80
-
$7.47
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$79.25
SAR297.42
|
$24.00
-
$106.65
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.33
SAR50.03
|
$10.67
-
$13.33
|
Medina - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$37.33
SAR140.09
|
$12.00
-
$53.33
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$53.33
SAR200.13
|
$13.33
-
$66.66
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.66
SAR250.16
|
$66.66
-
$66.66
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$97.76
SAR366.91
|
$47.99
-
$133.31
|
Medina - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Saudi Arabia
to see the average cost of cities throughout Saudi Arabia, like
Mecca,
Qatif,
Jeddah (Jiddah),
Medina,
Hafar Al Batin,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Medina.
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