Jeddah vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) · Overall index 37.3 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 44% more expensive than Jeddah.
- Rent in Tokyo is 59% more expensive than in Jeddah.
- Transport in Tokyo is 48% more expensive than in Jeddah.
| Item | Jeddah | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +59% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $901 | $1,307 | +45% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $521 | $782 | +50% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,523 | $2,737 | +80% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $964 | $1,558 | +62% |
| Groceries | +39% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.63 | $0.87 | +38% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.23 | $2.62 | +17% |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.75 | $3.43 | +25% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.25 | $3.26 | +45% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $7.4 | $9.15 | +24% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $6.95 | $9.77 | +41% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $9.66 | $14.2 | +47% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.84 | $3.74 | +32% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.11 | $1.62 | +46% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $2.29 | $3 | +31% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.47 | $4.44 | +80% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.61 | $2.3 | +43% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.53 | $2.06 | +35% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.31 | $1.69 | +29% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.23 | $1.8 | +46% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $7.35 | $11.4 | +55% |
| Transport | +48% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.22 | $1.65 | +35% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $54.7 | $75.4 | +38% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.63 | $2.32 | +42% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.77 | $1.23 | +60% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.39 | $0.58 | +49% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $10,780 | $18,186 | +69% |
| Dining out | +47% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.7 | $13.8 | +29% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $54.1 | $70.3 | +30% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5.29 | $7.88 | +49% |
| Cappuccino | $2.24 | $3.87 | +73% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.03 | $1.65 | +60% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $3.3 | $4.95 | +50% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $3.92 | $5.82 | +48% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.95 | $1.35 | +42% |
| Telecom | +38% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $34.6 | $41.5 | +20% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $34.3 | $52.1 | +52% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.21 | $0.26 | +24% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.99 | $12.7 | +59% |
| Utilities & household | +41% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $77.8 | $126 | +62% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.11 | $0.15 | +36% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.56 | $3.07 | +20% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.74 | $1.05 | +42% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $12.1 | $16.3 | +35% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $40.1 | $62.2 | +55% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $7.84 | $9.79 | +25% |
| Men's haircut | $16 | $23.3 | +46% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $13.4 | $18.8 | +40% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $932 | $1,434 | +54% |
2,817 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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