Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Mubarraz and Ad Dammam Cost of Living Comparison Between Al Mubarraz and Ad Dammam

😐 Solo nomad: Al Mubarraz is 14.2% more expensive than Ad Dammam without rent, and 6.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Al Mubarraz is 9.5% more expensive than Ad Dammam without rent, and 5.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Al Mubarraz
Ad Dammam
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.63 SAR 28.63
$7.37 SAR 27.65
3.53%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$38.15 SAR 143
$54.2 SAR 203
-29.56%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.24 SAR 27.14
$7.95 SAR 29.80
-8.93%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.75 SAR 6.57
$1.85 SAR 6.94
-5.41%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.16 SAR 8.11
$1.86 SAR 6.96
16.13%
Cappuccino
$4.12 SAR 15.46
$3.58 SAR 13.44
15.08%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 SAR 2.41
$0.91 SAR 3.41
-29.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.18 SAR 0.69
$0.37 SAR 1.40
-51.35%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Al Mubarraz
Ad Dammam
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.69 SAR 6.35
$1.66 SAR 6.24
1.81%
White Bread (500g)
$1.32 SAR 4.94
$1.44 SAR 5.40
-8.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.35 SAR 8.81
$2.05 SAR 7.68
14.63%
Eggs
$2.70 SAR 10.14
$2.32 SAR 8.70
16.38%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.51 SAR 31.90
$6.27 SAR 23.52
35.73%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$10.15 SAR 38.05
$7.38 SAR 27.67
37.53%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.87 SAR 55.8
$9.82 SAR 36.84
51.43%
Apples (1kg)
$2.27 SAR 8.50
$2.19 SAR 8.23
3.65%
Banana (1kg)
$1.71 SAR 6.41
$1.47 SAR 5.51
16.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.86 SAR 6.96
$1.41 SAR 5.27
31.91%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.58 SAR 5.94
$1.64 SAR 6.17
-3.66%
Potato (1kg)
$1.28 SAR 4.79
$1.24 SAR 4.64
3.23%
Onion (1kg)
$1.45 SAR 5.44
$1.39 SAR 5.21
4.32%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.38 SAR 5.18
$1.29 SAR 4.84
6.98%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 SAR 2.11
$0.54 SAR 2.03
3.70%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$2.73 SAR 10.22
$4.11 SAR 15.40
-33.58%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.79 SAR 6.72
$1.61 SAR 6.05
11.18%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.43 SAR 9.10
$1.97 SAR 7.39
23.35%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$7.32 SAR 27.43
$8.10 SAR 30.37
-9.63%
🚌 Getting Around
Al Mubarraz
Ad Dammam
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.04 SAR 3.91
$0.88 SAR 3.29
18.18%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$39.67 SAR 149
$40.10 SAR 150
-1.07%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.11 SAR 11.66
$3.35 SAR 12.56
-7.16%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.91 SAR 7.16
$2.74 SAR 10.26
-30.29%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$13.13 SAR 49.25
$13.14 SAR 49.26
-0.08%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.58 SAR 2.19
$0.60 SAR 2.23
-3.33%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.7K SAR 73.8K
$22.4K SAR 83.9K
-12.06%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.4K SAR 87.7K
$21.4K SAR 80.2K
9.31%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Al Mubarraz
Ad Dammam
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$104 SAR 391
$116 SAR 434
-9.88%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$34.63 SAR 130
$38.22 SAR 143
-9.39%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$74.7 SAR 280
$63.1 SAR 237
18.37%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Al Mubarraz
Ad Dammam
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$86.5 SAR 324
$69.1 SAR 259
25.21%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$35.34 SAR 133
$31.30 SAR 117
12.91%
Cinema Ticket
$16.08 SAR 60.3
$15.37 SAR 57.6
4.62%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Al Mubarraz
Ad Dammam
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$464 SAR 1,738
$427 SAR 1,601
8.59%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,604 SAR 36.0K
$8,164 SAR 30.6K
17.64%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Al Mubarraz
Ad Dammam
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.7 SAR 220
$69.3 SAR 260
-15.24%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$64.0 SAR 240
$65.7 SAR 246
-2.71%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$107 SAR 402
$91.0 SAR 341
17.70%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.0 SAR 371
$87.0 SAR 326
13.81%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Al Mubarraz
Ad Dammam
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$439 SAR 1,645
$444 SAR 1,666
-1.26%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$375 SAR 1,407
$380 SAR 1,425
-1.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$860 SAR 3,225
$783 SAR 2,938
9.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$610 SAR 2,289
$624 SAR 2,341
-2.25%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,149 SAR 8,060
$890 SAR 3,337
141.50%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,179 SAR 4,422
$770 SAR 2,887
53.19%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Al Mubarraz
Ad Dammam
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,076 SAR 4,034
$2,005 SAR 7,519
-46.35%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.31
4.33
22.63%

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Last update for Al Mubarraz: April 12, 2026

Last update for Ad Dammam: April 13, 2026

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