Cost of Living Comparison Between Yanbu and Al Khobar Cost of Living Comparison Between Yanbu and Al Khobar

🙂 Solo nomad: Yanbu is 12.1% cheaper than Al Khobar without rent, and 26.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Yanbu is 31.4% cheaper than Al Khobar without rent, and 28% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Yanbu
Al Khobar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.47 SAR 24.28
$6.51 SAR 24.41
-0.61%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$38.07 SAR 143
$54.3 SAR 204
-29.85%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.6 SAR 24.77
$7.85 SAR 29.45
-15.92%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.97 SAR 7.37
$1.95 SAR 7.31
1.03%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.61 SAR 6.04
$2.63 SAR 9.88
-38.78%
Cappuccino
$3.74 SAR 14.03
$4.21 SAR 15.81
-11.16%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.74 SAR 2.79
$0.96 SAR 3.61
-22.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 SAR 0.86
$0.51 SAR 1.93
-54.90%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Yanbu
Al Khobar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.65 SAR 6.19
$1.77 SAR 6.62
-6.78%
White Bread (500g)
$0.87 SAR 3.25
$1.39 SAR 5.22
-37.41%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.25 SAR 8.44
$2.41 SAR 9.04
-6.64%
Eggs
$2.73 SAR 10.24
$2.87 SAR 10.77
-4.88%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.11 SAR 22.92
$6.93 SAR 26
-11.83%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.47 SAR 28.03
$9.29 SAR 34.87
-19.59%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.34 SAR 46.28
$12.56 SAR 47.1
-1.75%
Apples (1kg)
$2.09 SAR 7.83
$2.52 SAR 9.45
-17.06%
Banana (1kg)
$1.65 SAR 6.18
$1.75 SAR 6.57
-5.71%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.45 SAR 5.44
$2.2 SAR 8.27
-34.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.53 SAR 5.73
$1.62 SAR 6.07
-5.56%
Potato (1kg)
$1.27 SAR 4.77
$1.43 SAR 5.37
-11.19%
Onion (1kg)
$1 SAR 3.77
$1.66 SAR 6.21
-39.76%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.1 SAR 4.13
$1.75 SAR 6.58
-37.14%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.52 SAR 1.95
$0.59 SAR 2.2
-11.86%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.36 SAR 5.09
$2.61 SAR 9.79
-47.89%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.31 SAR 4.92
$1.42 SAR 5.32
-7.75%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.77 SAR 6.66
$1.88 SAR 7.04
-5.85%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.46 SAR 24.22
$6.57 SAR 24.64
-1.67%
🚌 Getting Around
Yanbu
Al Khobar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.05 SAR 3.92
$0.94 SAR 3.53
11.70%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$32.93 SAR 124
$60 SAR 225
-45.10%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.14 SAR 11.8
$2.24 SAR 8.42
40.18%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.77 SAR 2.88
$1.34 SAR 5.03
-42.54%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$15.21 SAR 57
$6.54 SAR 24.55
132.57%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.58 SAR 2.18
$0.63 SAR 2.38
-7.94%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.7K SAR 96.3K
$20.9K SAR 78.5K
22.66%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.6K SAR 81.1K
$23.1K SAR 86.6K
-6.28%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Yanbu
Al Khobar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$108 SAR 404
$122 SAR 459
-11.92%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.27 SAR 83.5
$34.01 SAR 128
-34.52%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$69.9 SAR 262
$81.6 SAR 306
-14.41%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Yanbu
Al Khobar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$95.6 SAR 359
$107 SAR 400
-10.36%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$36.33 SAR 136
$36.48 SAR 137
-0.41%
Cinema Ticket
$13.13 SAR 49.25
$17.48 SAR 65.6
-24.89%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Yanbu
Al Khobar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$320 SAR 1,199
$312 SAR 1,171
2.40%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,749 SAR 14.1K
$7,620 SAR 28.6K
-50.80%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Yanbu
Al Khobar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$23 SAR 86.3
$63 SAR 236
-63.48%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$21.61 SAR 81.1
$69.6 SAR 261
-68.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$66.4 SAR 249
$99 SAR 371
-32.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$48.83 SAR 183
$80.1 SAR 300
-39.01%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Yanbu
Al Khobar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$314 SAR 1,179
$434 SAR 1,629
-27.63%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$242 SAR 907
$403 SAR 1,512
-40.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$599 SAR 2,246
$1,048 SAR 3,930
-42.85%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$405 SAR 1,518
$801 SAR 3,004
-49.49%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,680 SAR 6,304
$2,965 SAR 11.1K
-43.32%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$989 SAR 3,711
$1,444 SAR 5,419
-31.51%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Yanbu
Al Khobar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,427 SAR 12.9K
$2,264 SAR 8,493
51.35%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.3
3.84
-14.06%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Yanbu: October 29, 2025

Last update for Al Khobar: October 27, 2025

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