🇸🇦Cost of Living in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia · Population: 4,700,000 · Cost Index: 52/100
Cost of Living in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia · Asia
Jeddah is the gateway to Mecca and Saudi Arabia's commercial capital on the Red Sea coast, known for its historic Al-Balad district and the Jeddah Corniche. It offers a slightly more cosmopolitan and relaxed lifestyle than Riyadh with comparable living costs.
4,700,000
Population
52
Cost Index
75
Safety Index
63
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $1,900 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$700.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$420.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,600.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$950.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$4.50Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$32.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.80Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.45Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.90Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.80Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.30Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$5.20Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.60Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.70Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$40.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.75Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.30Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.50Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.55Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$100.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$20.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$50.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$28.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$38.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$9.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$50.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$12.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$4.20Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$0.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$52.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$32.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$80.00Compare Jeddah with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- SAR
- Language
- Arabic
- Cost Index
- 52/100
- Safety Index
- 75/100
- Quality of Life
- 63/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.