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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia - 🇨🇦 Canada

Cost of Living Comparison

Comparing cost of living between Saudi Arabia and Canada: Housing is 8.5% higher in Canada, Food is 34% higher in Canada, Transportation is 132.4% higher in Canada, Lifestyle is 28.6% higher in Canada, Healthcare is 38.6% higher in Canada.

Housing

Item
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇨🇦 Canada
Difference
Rent 1-bedroom (City Center)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$1728.01
$1559.11 $1863.14
🇨🇦 Canada
$1872.60
$1455.69 $2434.52
+8.4%
Rent 1-bedroom (Outside Center)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$1279.76
$1163.42 $1372.84
🇨🇦 Canada
$1382.75
$1096.23 $1768.92
+8.0%
Rent 3-bedroom (City Center)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$2818.80
$2533.75 $3046.83
🇨🇦 Canada
$3009.32
$2316.41 $3943.25
+6.8%
Rent 3-bedroom (Outside Center)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$2154.97
$1951.67 $2317.61
🇨🇦 Canada
$2339.33
$1836.49 $3017.08
+8.6%
Price per sqm to Buy (City Center)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$5540.25
$4961.42 $6003.32
🇨🇦 Canada
$6190.87
$4718.60 $8175.24
+11.7%
Price per sqm to Buy (Outside Center)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$3917.03
$3534.16 $4223.32
🇨🇦 Canada
$4548.24
$3535.64 $5913.05
+16.1%
Utilities (Monthly, 85m²)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$185.19
$172.27 $195.53
🇨🇦 Canada
$190.74
$160.34 $231.70
+3.0%
Internet (60 Mbps+, Monthly)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$66.38
$62.72 $69.31
🇨🇦 Canada
$69.90
$61.09 $81.78
+5.3%

Food

Item
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇨🇦 Canada
Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$14.85
$13.50 $15.93
🇨🇦 Canada
$22.48
$17.82 $28.76
+51.4%
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$52.37
$47.25 $56.46
🇨🇦 Canada
$90.65
$70.47 $117.86
+73.1%
Fast Food Combo
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$8.71
$8.10 $9.19
🇨🇦 Canada
$13.15
$11.06 $15.98
+51.1%
Cappuccino
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$5.18
$4.73 $5.55
🇨🇦 Canada
$5.23
$4.19 $6.63
+0.9%
Milk (1 liter)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$1.88
$1.76 $1.98
🇨🇦 Canada
$2.19
$1.86 $2.63
+16.2%
Bread (500g)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$1.44
$1.35 $1.51
🇨🇦 Canada
$2.18
$1.87 $2.60
+51.4%
Rice (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$2.58
$2.43 $2.70
🇨🇦 Canada
$3.61
$3.13 $4.27
+40.1%
Eggs (12)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$3.18
$2.97 $3.35
🇨🇦 Canada
$5.10
$4.33 $6.14
+60.4%
Cheese (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$12.34
$11.48 $13.03
🇨🇦 Canada
$16.07
$13.51 $19.53
+30.3%
Chicken Breast (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$9.40
$8.78 $9.90
🇨🇦 Canada
$13.10
$11.12 $15.76
+39.3%
Beef Round (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$14.57
$13.50 $15.42
🇨🇦 Canada
$20.54
$17.10 $25.18
+41.0%
Apples (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$4.32
$4.05 $4.54
🇨🇦 Canada
$5.08
$4.35 $6.05
+17.5%
Banana (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$2.16
$2.03 $2.26
🇨🇦 Canada
$2.60
$2.25 $3.07
+20.5%
Oranges (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$4.32
$4.05 $4.54
🇨🇦 Canada
$5.08
$4.35 $6.05
+17.5%
Tomato (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$3.59
$3.38 $3.76
🇨🇦 Canada
$4.33
$3.75 $5.11
+20.6%
Potato (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$2.15
$2.03 $2.24
🇨🇦 Canada
$2.59
$2.26 $3.03
+20.5%
Onion (1kg)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$1.86
$1.76 $1.94
🇨🇦 Canada
$2.16
$1.89 $2.53
+16.2%
Water (1.5L bottle)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$1.30
$1.22 $1.37
🇨🇦 Canada
$1.89
$1.62 $2.25
+44.9%

Transportation

Item
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇨🇦 Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$1.18
$1.08 $1.26
🇨🇦 Canada
$4.46
$3.60 $5.61
+277.8%
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$36.98
$33.75 $39.57
🇨🇦 Canada
$134.31
$107.53 $170.40
+263.2%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$2.97
$2.70 $3.19
🇨🇦 Canada
$5.99
$4.75 $7.67
+101.8%
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$1.03
$0.94 $1.11
🇨🇦 Canada
$2.26
$1.79 $2.88
+118.2%
Gasoline (1 liter)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$0.87
$0.81 $0.91
🇨🇦 Canada
$2.04
$1.73 $2.45
+135.0%
Volkswagen Golf (New Car)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$39690.00
$37800.00 $41202.00
🇨🇦 Canada
$45576.00
$40608.00 $52272.00
+14.8%
Toyota Corolla (New Car)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$36855.00
$35100.00 $38259.00
🇨🇦 Canada
$42727.50
$38070.00 $49005.00
+15.9%

Lifestyle

Item
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇨🇦 Canada
Difference
Fitness Club (Monthly Fee)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$39.68
$35.80 $42.78
🇨🇦 Canada
$56.62
$44.01 $73.61
+42.7%
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$25.40
$23.09 $27.25
🇨🇦 Canada
$24.28
$19.25 $31.06
-4.6%
Cinema Ticket (International Release)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$11.55
$10.58 $12.33
🇨🇦 Canada
$16.44
$13.29 $20.68
+42.3%
Pair of Jeans (Levis or similar)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$43.41
$41.02 $45.33
🇨🇦 Canada
$61.42
$53.68 $71.86
+41.5%
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$28.94
$27.35 $30.22
🇨🇦 Canada
$40.95
$35.79 $47.91
+41.5%
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$61.01
$57.88 $63.52
🇨🇦 Canada
$86.27
$76.13 $99.94
+41.4%
Leather Business Shoes
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$136.80
$128.25 $143.64
🇨🇦 Canada
$130.41
$111.78 $155.52
-4.9%

Healthcare

Item
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇨🇦 Canada
Difference
Prescription Medicine (Cold/Flu)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$8.50
$8.00 $8.90
🇨🇦 Canada
$12.82
$11.10 $15.15
+50.9%
Antibiotics (1 week)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$12.75
$12.00 $13.35
🇨🇦 Canada
$19.24
$16.65 $22.73
+50.9%
Health Insurance (Monthly, Individual)
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
$341.00
$310.00 $365.80
🇨🇦 Canada
$388.50
$308.00 $497.00
+13.9%

Average Monthly Salaries (After Tax, USD)

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

$3,655
$3,028
$2,339
$4,009
$2,088

🇨🇦 Canada

$5,279
$4,373
$3,378
$5,792
$3,017

Quality of Life Comparison

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
68.5
🇨🇦 Canada
70.2
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
68.2
🇨🇦 Canada
63.7
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
62.5
🇨🇦 Canada
29.4
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
65.8
🇨🇦 Canada
60.8

How to Use This Comparison

📈 Understanding Differences

Green percentages show where costs are lower, red shows higher costs. Look at individual categories to understand where your money goes further. Some items like housing may vary more than others like groceries.

💰 Budget Impact

Focus on categories that matter most to your lifestyle. If you eat out frequently, restaurant prices are crucial. If you drive daily, transportation costs significantly impact your budget. Prioritize categories based on your habits.

🔄 Next Steps

Use our salary calculator to determine what income you need in the more expensive location. Consider quality of life factors like healthcare and safety alongside costs. Visit city-specific pages for more detailed local pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are the percentage differences between Saudi Arabia and Canada calculated?

Percentages show how much more or less expensive each item is in Canada compared to Saudi Arabia, based on individual price differences.

What do the colors in the comparison table mean?

Green indicates a lower price in that location, while red indicates a higher price. The intensity of color reflects the size of the difference.

What data is included in this comparison?

This comparison covers housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and lifestyle expenses. Country comparisons also include salary data and quality of life metrics when available.

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