Medina, Saudi Arabia is Affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $853 for one person and $2115 for a family of four, including rent.
Medina is 20% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Medina is 65% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Medina is, on average, 87% lower than in New York City.
Medina is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of expenses in Medina is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food costs in Medina are 5% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 1% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact budget considerations.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.99 $ |
| Dinner | 37.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.59 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.04 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.15 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.12 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.87 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.32 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.74 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.07 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 53.2 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.62 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.11 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 25.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.25 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.18 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 60 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 93 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 95.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 169 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 419 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 311 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 662 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,653 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,056 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,63 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.98% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 94.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16 $ |
| Haircut | 2.75 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 183 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,706 $ |