NetherlandsNetherlands

Saudi Arabia

Compared with Netherlands, using real observed prices.

Baseline: NetherlandsNetherlands = 1×

Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia vs NetherlandsNetherlands
Overall verdict

Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is about 0.42× NetherlandsNetherlands.

Average across 4 categories, 6 items with data

The shape of prices (vs NetherlandsNetherlands = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Netherlands. A bar running right means Saudi Arabia is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than NetherlandsNetherlands Netherlands = 1× Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is pricier →
  • 📱 Electronics 1 item
    ×0.92
  • 🎟 Leisure 1 item
    ×0.89
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.21
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.18

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

In Saudi Arabia, iPhone (base model, base storage) costs 0.9× what it does in Netherlands — but Electricity 1kWh (household) costs only 0.2×. Calling this country simply "expensive" hides a gap this wide.

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • iPhone (base model, base storage) 1 unit ×0.92
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia €890.26 SAR 3,799
    NetherlandsNetherlands €969.00 EUR 969
    Observed 2026-07-27 · Apple official online store
  • PC game (Cyberpunk 2077) 1 game ×0.89
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia €53.66 SAR 229
    NetherlandsNetherlands €59.99 EUR 59.99
    Observed 2026-07-27 · Steam Store
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.24
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia €0.54 USD 0.62
    NetherlandsNetherlands €2.32 USD 2.638
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.19
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia €0.42 USD 0.477
    NetherlandsNetherlands €2.18 USD 2.48
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.18
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia €0.04 USD 0.052
    NetherlandsNetherlands €0.25 USD 0.286
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Saudi Arabia

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+36%
in SAR
14 → 19
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+39%
in EUR

It rose 36% in local currency, but 39% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Saudi Arabia's inflation.