What are average living expenses for a couple in Saudi Arabi?

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on 18 Nov 2014

Hi, I have been offered a job with salary 7000 riyal. We are a family of 2, and company provides accommodation, transport, insurance. What will be the house hold expenses including food, bcos the rest will be provided by company. Considering this how much can I save per month.

Anonymous (not verified) on 20 Nov 2014 - 10:06

Hi, Ranjith, Answer to your question really depends a lot on your lifestyle. Since you only have 2 people in your household and housing, transportation, and insurance are already paid for, your only expenses would really be just goods and services as well as home leave airline tickets. If you live a Western expat lifestyle, you may find things slightly more expensive than in the West. Otherwise, cost of living could be lower if your spending pattern is aligned more with the local's. Hope this helps!

Anonymous (not verified) on 26 Nov 2014 - 12:02

If it is family accommodation, its fine otherwise you have to shell out another SAR. 1,500 - 2,000 for house rent and it is generally 3 months or 6 months rent at one shot. Food expenses around: SAR. 2,000/- Water : 40 - 100/- Electricity : 100/- Bayara : 50/- Other expenses : depends on your spending, you can spend all or nothing. Hope this helps.

Anonymous (not verified) on 2 Feb 2015 - 06:24

comparing other GCC Countries only Saudi Arabia is having less cost of living. Nothing to worry..come forward.

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