🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · #349 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Jeddah

Close to the Saudi Arabia average

Ranked #349 of 538 cities · More expensive than 35.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to Saudi Arabia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Jeddah

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom SAR 1,534/mo ≈ $409 SAR 1,151/mo ≈ $307 25%
3-Bedroom SAR 2,671/mo ≈ $712 SAR 2,003/mo ≈ $534 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.7% Average
Rent
-2.5% Average
Groceries
-3.1% Average
Restaurants
-1.4% Average
Purchasing Power
+7.3% Average

Living in Jeddah: What to Expect

Jeddah is average by global standards (ranked #349 of 538 cities). It is 1.7% cheaper than the Saudi Arabia average, based on 4 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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