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

Jizan travel budget

Jizan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Jizan

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

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

Cost of living in Jizan compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Jizan in 2025 is 16% 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 Jizan in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Jizan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Jizan

Lunch

$ 5.4/person
($ 4.1 to $ 9.4)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 14 to $ 21)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.3/person
($ 6.8 to $ 8)

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

Cappuccino

$ 3.3/cup
($ 3 to $ 3.5)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Jizan

1-star hotel

$ 175/night
($ 175 to $ 473)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 84/night
($ 83 to $ 83)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 93 to $ 193)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 171/night
($ 86 to $ 438)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 347

5-star hotel

$ 258/night
($ 200 to $ 329)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 578

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 189/month
($ 189 to $ 490)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 275/month
($ 188 to $ 399)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 251/month
($ 195 to $ 343)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 182/month
($ 182 to $ 478)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 338/month
($ 189 to $ 521)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Jizan

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.1)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 4.3)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 3.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 5.9/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 7.2)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Jizan

Bus ticket

$ 1/ticket
( $ 1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.4/km
($ 2.7 to $ 4.1)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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28% 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)

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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 Jizan

Cinema

$ 17/ticket
($ 15 to $ 18)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 39/hr
( $ 39)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Jizan

Cigarettes

$ 6.8/pack
( $ 6.8)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.5

Levi's jeans

$ 34
($ 28 to $ 40)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 56
($ 44 to $ 68)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Riyadh

$ 1122
(fair price: $ 1058)

London → Riyadh

$ 769
(fair price: $ 647)

Manchester → Riyadh

$ 468
(fair price: $ 383)

Toronto → Riyadh

$ 1129
(fair price: $ 952)

New York City → Riyadh

$ 1240
(fair price: $ 918)

Dublin → Riyadh

$ 528
(fair price: $ 399)