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:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2989* (11228 SAR)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 132 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 84 per person
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 5418* (20356 SAR)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 151 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 141 per person
  • $ 93 per person
  • $ 0 per person

Total budget:

$ 8650* (32494 SAR)

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



Cost of living in Jeddah (Jiddah) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Jeddah (Jiddah) in 2024 is 109% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




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 79% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 28/person
($ 17 to $ 55)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 110/person
($ 55 to $ 137)

186% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 33/person
($ 28 to $ 39)

199% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3.1/can
($ 2.7 to $ 3.8)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 79 to $ 341)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 64 to $ 500)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 160
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 61 to $ 627)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 76 to $ 487)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 323/night
($ 128 to $ 806)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 460
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 168/month
($ 30 to $ 850)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 200/month
($ 43 to $ 1184)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 211/month
($ 53 to $ 1113)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 168/month
($ 30 to $ 850)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229
Family room
Family room
$ 283/month
($ 56 to $ 1354)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 84% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bread
Bread
$ 4.5/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 6.6)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 8.5/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 13)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 12/12 eggs
($ 7 to $ 22)

205% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 32/kg
($ 17 to $ 46)

158% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 9.2/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 11)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.9/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 8.7)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 5/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 7.6)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4
($ 2.2 to $ 3.3)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Jeddah (Jiddah)

On average, the price of transport in Jeddah (Jiddah) is 168% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 5.5/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 5.5)

119% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 5.5/km
($ 3.3 to $ 11)

219% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2.5/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 2.7)

167% 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 232% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 28/pack
($ 25 to $ 33)

174% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 206
($ 88 to $ 383)

291% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Plane ticket budget

London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
London → Riyadh
$ 653
(fair price: $ 466)
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
Manchester → Riyadh
$ 526
(fair price: $ 417)
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
Toronto → Riyadh
$ 1072
(fair price: $ 892)
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
Montreal → Riyadh
$ 1114
(fair price: $ 1029)
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
New York City → Riyadh
$ 1169
(fair price: $ 888)
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
Dublin → Riyadh
$ 543
(fair price: $ 393)



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 12-10-2024.

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