Saudi Arabia
Cost of Living in Jeddah (Jiddah)
Monthly Total
$1,710
$29,925
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$544
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$39
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
$544
$9,520
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$161
$2,818
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$106
$1,855
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$84
$1,470
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$360
$6,300
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$237
$4,148
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$169
$2,958
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$49
$858
Monthly Total
$1,710
$29,925
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