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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 93 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 3140* (11802 SAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 87 per person
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 5497* (20664 SAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 137 per person
  • $ 99 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 8669* (32592 SAR)

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



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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Jeddah (Jiddah) in 2025 is 105% 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 Jeddah (Jiddah) in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%+70%+70%-23%-23%+79%+79%+163%+163%+233%+233%Price variation between Jeddah (Jiddah) and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportShopping-50050100150200250



Local prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 70% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) (compared to United States)22224141121230301021023535United StatesJeddah (Jiddah)Lunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's meal05101520253035404550556065707580859095100105110
Lunch
Lunch
$ 30/person
($ 18 to $ 58)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 102/person
($ 58 to $ 161)

149% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 35/person
($ 33 to $ 41)

193% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.2/can
($ 2.9 to $ 4)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) (compared to United States)165165244244343343176176252252115115142142160160177177118118United StatesJeddah (Jiddah)2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 97 to $ 173)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 72 to $ 401)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 71 to $ 523)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 160/night
($ 77 to $ 464)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 343
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 359/night
($ 144 to $ 907)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 560
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 177/month
($ 32 to $ 898)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 207/month
($ 48 to $ 1180)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 261
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 224/month
($ 56 to $ 1134)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 118/month
($ 90 to $ 233)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Family room
Family room
$ 300/month
($ 63 to $ 1454)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 79% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) (compared to United States)4413135.35.33.23.2121233337.27.25.55.5United StatesJeddah (Jiddah)EggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes024681012141618202224262830323436
Bread
Bread
$ 4.4/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 6.9)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 9.2/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 13)

88% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Eggs
Eggs
$ 12/12 eggs
($ 6.9 to $ 24)

194% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 33/kg
($ 18 to $ 49)

149% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 9.7/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 12)

71% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.2/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 9.2)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 5.5/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 6.9)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

On average, the price of transport in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 163% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Jeddah (Jiddah) (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.9115.85.85.85.82.72.7United StatesJeddah (Jiddah)Bus ticketTaxi (per km)Petrol00.250.50.7511.251.51.7522.252.52.7533.253.53.7544.254.54.7555.255.55.7566.…6.25
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 5.8/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 12)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 5.8/km
($ 3.5 to $ 12)

211% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.7/litre
($ 2.5 to $ 2.9)

162% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

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

On average, shopping budget in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 233% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 29/pack
($ 26 to $ 34)

168% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 225
($ 70 to $ 462)

298% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
$ 1156
(fair price: $ 1082)
London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
$ 785
(fair price: $ 642)
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
$ 503
(fair price: $ 404)
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
$ 1131
(fair price: $ 947)
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
$ 1261
(fair price: $ 930)
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
$ 540
(fair price: $ 404)



About this information on the cost of living in Jeddah (Jiddah)

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

The information about the cost of living in Jeddah (Jiddah) was updated on 11-11-2024.

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