Dhahran travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Dhahran

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Dhahran for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 79 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2299* (8638 SAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • $ 49 per person

Total budget:

$ 5029* (18886 SAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 116 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person
  • $ 98 per person

Total budget:

$ 7643* (28714 SAR)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Dhahran compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Dhahran in 2024 is 98% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Dhahran in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Dhahran by expense type

Restaurant budget in Dhahran

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Dhahran is 75% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 31/person
($ 13 to $ 76)

50% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 82/person
($ 55 to $ 163)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 28/person
($ 26 to $ 32)

147% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 16/cup
($ 7.6 to $ 28)

195% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.7/can
($ 2.7 to $ 4.3)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Dhahran

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Dhahran is 41% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 79 to $ 613)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 57 to $ 424)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 65 to $ 260)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 70 to $ 356)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 78 to $ 620)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 79/month
($ 79 to $ 79)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 158/month
($ 46 to $ 741)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 148/month
($ 59 to $ 740)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 98/month
($ 97 to $ 97)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 246/month
($ 70 to $ 848)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Dhahran

On average, the price of supermarket food in Dhahran is 68% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bread
Bread
$ 4.9/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 8.6)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 7.2/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 9.5/12 eggs
($ 5.2 to $ 20)

156% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 30/kg
($ 12 to $ 49)

139% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 9/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.4/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 6.5)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4.9/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 7.6)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5
($ 1.7 to $ 6.5)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Dhahran

On average, the price of transport in Dhahran is 52% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.5/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 2.5)

164% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.4
($ 4.3 to $ 33)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Dhahran

On average, budget for leisure activities in Dhahran is 204% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 49/ticket
($ 33 to $ 136)

249% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 55/hr
($ 55 to $ 109)

159% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Dhahran

On average, shopping budget in Dhahran is 231% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 30/pack
($ 22 to $ 65)

188% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 177
($ 109 to $ 487)

233% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 162
($ 109 to $ 379)

271% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
$ 646
(fair price: $ 461)
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
$ 520
(fair price: $ 412)
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
$ 1061
(fair price: $ 883)
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
$ 1102
(fair price: $ 1018)
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
$ 1157
(fair price: $ 878)
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
$ 538
(fair price: $ 389)



About this information on the cost of living in Dhahran

The information about the cost of living in Dhahran shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Dhahran was updated on 01-11-2024.

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