Cost of Living Comparison Between Khamis Mushayt and Al Khobar Cost of Living Comparison Between Khamis Mushayt and Al Khobar

🙂 Solo nomad: Khamis Mushayt is 11.5% cheaper than Al Khobar without rent, and 26.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Khamis Mushayt is 18.9% cheaper than Al Khobar without rent, and 24.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Khamis Mushayt
Al Khobar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.48 SAR 24.29
$6.55 SAR 24.56
-1.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$42.20 SAR 158
$53.9 SAR 202
-21.65%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.86 SAR 25.73
$7.89 SAR 29.60
-13.05%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.70 SAR 6.39
$2.03 SAR 7.61
-16.26%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.77 SAR 6.65
$2.62 SAR 9.82
-32.44%
Cappuccino
$5.48 SAR 20.54
$4.44 SAR 16.63
23.42%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.71 SAR 2.66
$0.99 SAR 3.72
-28.28%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 SAR 1.06
$0.48 SAR 1.81
-41.67%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Khamis Mushayt
Al Khobar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.75 SAR 6.55
$1.74 SAR 6.53
0.57%
White Bread (500g)
$0.36 SAR 1.34
$1.39 SAR 5.21
-74.10%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.91 SAR 7.16
$2.37 SAR 8.90
-19.41%
Eggs
$4.20 SAR 15.74
$2.90 SAR 10.86
44.83%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.62 SAR 24.83
$6.92 SAR 25.95
-4.34%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.51 SAR 28.17
$9.00 SAR 33.76
-16.56%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.36 SAR 57.6
$12.76 SAR 47.85
20.38%
Apples (1kg)
$2.32 SAR 8.72
$2.40 SAR 9.00
-3.33%
Banana (1kg)
$1.51 SAR 5.66
$1.72 SAR 6.45
-12.21%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.09 SAR 4.11
$2.12 SAR 7.94
-48.58%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.06 SAR 7.72
$1.61 SAR 6.05
27.95%
Potato (1kg)
$1.69 SAR 6.32
$1.44 SAR 5.39
17.36%
Onion (1kg)
$1.38 SAR 5.17
$1.66 SAR 6.21
-16.87%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.19 SAR 4.47
$1.71 SAR 6.42
-30.41%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.65 SAR 2.45
$0.62 SAR 2.33
4.84%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$2.63 SAR 9.88
$2.71 SAR 10.16
-2.95%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.68 SAR 6.30
$1.47 SAR 5.53
14.29%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.07 SAR 7.76
$1.97 SAR 7.38
5.08%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$8.21 SAR 30.79
$6.47 SAR 24.26
26.89%
🚌 Getting Around
Khamis Mushayt
Al Khobar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.08 SAR 4.07
$0.96 SAR 3.58
12.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$39.25 SAR 147
$59.8 SAR 224
-34.34%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.73 SAR 10.23
$2.15 SAR 8.08
26.98%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.04 SAR 7.64
$1.35 SAR 5.05
51.11%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$13.19 SAR 49.45
$6.48 SAR 24.31
103.55%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.64 SAR 2.40
$0.64 SAR 2.39
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$26.8K SAR 100.5K
$21.6K SAR 81.0K
24.05%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.2K SAR 83.3K
$22.9K SAR 86.0K
-3.09%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Khamis Mushayt
Al Khobar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$106 SAR 399
$125 SAR 468
-14.76%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$33.64 SAR 126
$35.23 SAR 132
-4.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.7 SAR 269
$79.8 SAR 299
-10.17%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Khamis Mushayt
Al Khobar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$88.5 SAR 332
$109 SAR 409
-18.84%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$35.84 SAR 134
$37.17 SAR 139
-3.58%
Cinema Ticket
$15.50 SAR 58.1
$17.43 SAR 65.4
-11.07%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Khamis Mushayt
Al Khobar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$348 SAR 1,305
$305 SAR 1,142
14.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,034 SAR 26.4K
$7,519 SAR 28.2K
-6.45%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Khamis Mushayt
Al Khobar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.1 SAR 218
$62.3 SAR 234
-6.79%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$60.6 SAR 227
$69.7 SAR 261
-13.00%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$79.5 SAR 298
$97.0 SAR 364
-17.96%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$82.2 SAR 308
$79.0 SAR 296
4.01%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Khamis Mushayt
Al Khobar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$158 SAR 593
$428 SAR 1,606
-63.09%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$105 SAR 394
$403 SAR 1,510
-73.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$406 SAR 1,524
$1,049 SAR 3,935
-61.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$280 SAR 1,050
$797 SAR 2,988
-64.86%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,393 SAR 8,973
$2,385 SAR 8,945
0.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,332 SAR 4,996
$1,470 SAR 5,514
-9.40%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Khamis Mushayt
Al Khobar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,587 SAR 5,953
$1,930 SAR 7,239
-17.76%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.42
3.84
15.10%

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Last update for Khamis Mushayt: March 1, 2026

Last update for Al Khobar: March 1, 2026

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