Travel budget and cost of living in Al Khobar (Saudi Arabia) how much does a trip cost?

Al Khobar travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Al Khobar

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

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

Cost of living in Al Khobar compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Al Khobar in 2025 is 14% less 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 Al Khobar in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Al Khobar by expense type

Restaurant budget in Al Khobar

Lunch

$ 6.2/person
($ 4.2 to $ 8.5)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 36/person
($ 22 to $ 54)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 7.7/person
($ 7.1 to $ 7.9)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Cappuccino

$ 4.5/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 7.1)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Al Khobar

1-star hotel

$ 90/night
($ 90 to $ 627)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 60 to $ 458)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 64 to $ 319)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

4-star hotel

$ 131/night
($ 68 to $ 413)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 341

5-star hotel

$ 183/night
($ 78 to $ 649)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 556

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 86/month
($ 86 to $ 86)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Room with kitchen

$ 168/month
($ 50 to $ 784)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 259

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 154/month
($ 64 to $ 746)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Cottage or guest house

$ 113/month
($ 113 to $ 113)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Family room

$ 263/month
($ 75 to $ 847)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Al Khobar

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 3.1)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 5)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 11/kg
($ 5.6 to $ 15)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Al Khobar

Bus ticket

$ 1/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 0.6 to $ 4.2)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
($ 1.4 to $ 8.5)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Leisure activity budget in Al Khobar

Cinema

$ 19/ticket
($ 13 to $ 22)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 44/hr
($ 29 to $ 44)

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89% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Al Khobar

Cigarettes

$ 7.7/pack
($ 7.1 to $ 7.9)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 70
($ 58 to $ 86)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 81
($ 58 to $ 114)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Riyadh

$ 1149
(fair price: $ 1075)

London → Riyadh

$ 780
(fair price: $ 638)

Manchester → Riyadh

$ 500
(fair price: $ 402)

Toronto → Riyadh

$ 1123
(fair price: $ 941)

New York City → Riyadh

$ 1253
(fair price: $ 924)

Dublin → Riyadh

$ 537
(fair price: $ 402)