Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 3.61 times more expensive as compared to Nigeria.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria.
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 Indicators  | Saudi Arabia  | Nigeria  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,000 SAR (810 USD) | 500,000 NGN (650 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 5,000 SAR (1,350 USD) | 800,000 NGN (1,040 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 7,000 SAR (1,890 USD) | 1,200,000 NGN (1,560 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,000 SAR (540 USD) | 300,000 NGN (390 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 3,500 SAR (945 USD) | 500,000 NGN (650 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 5,000 SAR (1,350 USD) | 800,000 NGN (1,040 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 0.8 % | 1.8 % |
Realtor Commission  | 2 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Saudi Arabia is 1.29 times more expensive than Nigeria.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 15,000 SAR (4,050 USD) | 2,000,000 NGN (2,600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 300 SAR (81 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 100 SAR (27 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 58.65% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Saudi Arabia costs 1.56 times more compared to Nigeria.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 100 SAR (27 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 134.21% more in Saudi Arabia compared to Nigeria.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) | 800 NGN (1.04 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) | 400 NGN (0.52 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 2 SAR (0.54 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 2.50 SAR (0.68 USD) | 300 NGN (0.39 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 8 SAR (2.16 USD) | 700 NGN (0.91 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
In Saudi Arabia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 2.42 times more expensive than the cost in Nigeria.
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 198.08% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 8 SAR (2.16 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 6 SAR (1.62 USD) | 600 NGN (0.78 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 7 SAR (1.89 USD) | 800 NGN (1.04 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) | 600 NGN (0.78 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 4 SAR (1.08 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) | 800 NGN (1.04 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) | 600 NGN (0.78 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 12 SAR (3.24 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 2.01 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 25 SAR (6.75 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) | 300 NGN (0.39 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 35 SAR (9.45 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 25 SAR (6.75 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 327.60% more in Saudi Arabia compared to Nigeria.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 15 SAR (4.05 USD) | 600 NGN (0.78 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) | 1,200 NGN (1.56 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 7.19 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 5 SAR (1.35 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 50,000 NGN (65 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 3 SAR (0.81 USD) | 300 NGN (0.39 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) | 100 NGN (0.13 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 2.29 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 60,000 SAR (16,200 USD) | 1,500,000 NGN (1,950 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) | 50,000 NGN (65 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 10,000 NGN (13 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 2,000 SAR (540 USD) | 30,000 NGN (39 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 5 % | 12 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 2.50 SAR (0.68 USD) | 300 NGN (0.39 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 9.50 SAR (2.57 USD) | 1,200 NGN (1.56 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 8.28 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Saudi Arabia compared to that of Nigeria.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 300 SAR (81 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 350 SAR (94.50 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 300 SAR (81 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 800 SAR (216 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 100 SAR (27 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 50 SAR (13.50 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 10,000 NGN (13 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 10.04 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 300 SAR (81 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Haircuts  | 50 SAR (13.50 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) | 200 NGN (0.26 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 17.01 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 40,000 NGN (52 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 100 SAR (27 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 12,000 NGN (15.60 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) | 30,000 NGN (39 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 10,000 NGN (13 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 12,000 NGN (15.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 10 SAR (2.70 USD) | 500 NGN (0.65 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 300 SAR (81 USD) | 12,000 NGN (15.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 3.65 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) | 4,000 NGN (5.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 100 SAR (27 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 8,000 NGN (10.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,500 SAR (405 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,200 SAR (324 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) | 4,000 NGN (5.20 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 300 SAR (81 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 600 SAR (162 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 8.25 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 2,000 SAR (540 USD) | 40,000 NGN (52 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 3,000 SAR (810 USD) | 60,000 NGN (78 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 3,500 SAR (945 USD) | 70,000 NGN (91 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 4,000 SAR (1,080 USD) | 90,000 NGN (117 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 5,000 SAR (1,350 USD) | 120,000 NGN (156 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 6,000 SAR (1,620 USD) | 180,000 NGN (234 USD) |
After School Activities  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 30,000 NGN (39 USD) |
Tutoring  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 100 SAR (27 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
School Supplies  | 50 SAR (13.50 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 8.41 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 100 SAR (27 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 120 SAR (32.40 USD) | 2,500 NGN (3.25 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 150 SAR (40.50 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Bowling  | 40 SAR (10.80 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 30 SAR (8.10 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Video Games  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 50 SAR (13.50 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 70 SAR (18.90 USD) | 1,500 NGN (1.95 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,000 SAR (270 USD) | 50,000 NGN (65 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 5.41 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 400 SAR (108 USD) | 25,000 NGN (32.50 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 200 SAR (54 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
Art Classes  | 80 SAR (21.60 USD) | 3,000 NGN (3.90 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 60 SAR (16.20 USD) | 2,000 NGN (2.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 100 SAR (27 USD) | 4,000 NGN (5.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 100 SAR (27 USD) | 4,000 NGN (5.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 20 SAR (5.40 USD) | 1,000 NGN (1.30 USD) |
Educational Software  | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) | 15,000 NGN (19.50 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, instead of Nigeria, you would have to pay 3.64 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 12,000 SAR (3,240 USD) | 200,000 NGN (260 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 8,000 SAR (2,160 USD) | 120,000 NGN (156 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 100 SAR per hour (27 USD) | 1,000 NGN per hour (1.30 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 3,000 SAR (810 USD) | 20,000 NGN (26 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 7.5 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 10 % | 7 % |
Pension Contributions  | 10 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 75 | 40 |
Median Household Income  | 8,000 SAR (2,160 USD) | 1,200,000 NGN (1,560 USD) |
If you lived in Saudi Arabia, you would earn 4.19 times more salary as compared to Nigeria.
Indicators | Saudi Arabia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 500 SAR (135 USD) | 5,000 NGN (6.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 400 SAR (108 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 300 SAR (81 USD) | 7,000 NGN (9.10 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 250 SAR (67.50 USD) | 6,000 NGN (7.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 12.05 times more in Saudi Arabia, as compared to Nigeria.
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