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

Jeddah (Jiddah) travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Jeddah (Jiddah)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Jeddah (Jiddah) for 2 people.

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

Cost of living in Jeddah (Jiddah) compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Jeddah (Jiddah) in 2025 is 19% 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 Jeddah (Jiddah) in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

Lunch

$ 6.6/person
($ 3.3 to $ 14)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
($ 14 to $ 48)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 8/person
($ 6.6 to $ 9.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

1-star hotel

$ 102/night
($ 91 to $ 148)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 114/night
($ 74 to $ 381)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

3-star hotel

$ 141/night
($ 72 to $ 498)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 77 to $ 465)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 345

5-star hotel

$ 360/night
($ 146 to $ 916)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 575

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 175/month
($ 43 to $ 819)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 206/month
($ 48 to $ 1179)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 223/month
($ 55 to $ 1128)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Cottage or guest house

$ 106/month
($ 84 to $ 189)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 299/month
($ 63 to $ 1473)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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

Bread

$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.6)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 5.3)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 7.5/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 12)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

Bus ticket

$ 1.4/ticket
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.7/km
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.7
($ 2.7 to $ 3.9)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

Cinema

$ 14/ticket
($ 11 to $ 23)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 42/hr
($ 27 to $ 54)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Jeddah (Jiddah)

Cigarettes

$ 6.6/pack
($ 6.6 to $ 7.8)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 55
($ 17 to $ 107)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 55
($ 27 to $ 95)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Riyadh

$ 1118
(fair price: $ 1054)

London → Riyadh

$ 766
(fair price: $ 644)

Manchester → Riyadh

$ 466
(fair price: $ 381)

Toronto → Riyadh

$ 1125
(fair price: $ 948)

New York City → Riyadh

$ 1235
(fair price: $ 914)

Dublin → Riyadh

$ 525
(fair price: $ 398)