Jeddah vs Tokyo Cost of Living

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) · Overall index 37.3Tokyo (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.
ItemJeddahTokyoDiff
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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