Compare Gulf cities
Side-by-side typical costs in USD and quality-of-life scores. The lowest cost and highest score in each row are highlighted.
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| Metric | JeddahSaudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Typical costs (USD) | |
| 1-bed apartment (city centre) | $1,150 |
| 3-bed apartment (family area) | $2,500 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150 |
| Groceries (single, monthly) | $540 |
| Dinner for two (mid-range) | $310 |
| Transport (monthly) | $280 |
| International school (yearly) | $1,150 |
| Private health insurance (monthly) | $180 |
| Quality of life (0–100) | |
| Safety | 78 |
| Healthcare | 74 |
| Education | 72 |
| Infrastructure | 75 |
| Lifestyle | 74 |
| Climate comfort | 48 |
| Housing affordability | 70 |
| Purchasing power | 76 |
Figures are editorial estimates for planning purposes and vary by neighbourhood, lifestyle and season.