Saudi Arabia
Cost of Living in Ad Dammam
Monthly Total
$1,720
$30,100
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$428
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$43
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$428
$7,490
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$178
$3,115
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$115
$2,013
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$84
$1,470
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$480
$8,400
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$230
$4,025
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$157
$2,748
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$48
$840
Monthly Total
$1,720
$30,100
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