A three-course dinner might cost around SAR 70 (US$18.67) while a fast-food meal will be SAR 10-15 (US$2.67-4.00). A cup of coffee in a cafe costs SAR 2-6 (US$0.53-1.60) depending upon the establishment and area. Local buses cost around SAR 3 (US$0.80) for a 3km/1.86 mile ride. Car hire for a regular sedan costs around SAR (US$53.28) per day. Web cafes charge SAR 8 (US$1.14) per hour. Annual membership at a fitness club costs around SAR 2,000 (US$532).
Here are some price comparisons for popular western groceries in supermarkets:
Milk 1 ltr SAR 4.00/US$1.07
Plain yoghurt 180 gr. SAR 1.00/US$0.27
Cheese 500 gr. SAR 8.00 /US$2.13
Eggs 12 (large) SAR 8.00/US$2.13
Bread (white loaf) 1 kg SAR 1.00/US$0.27
Rice (long grain) 1 kg./2.20lbs. SAR 9.00 $2.40 £1.70 €1.82
Spaghetti 1 kg SAR 6.00/US$1.60
Coca Cola 1 ltr SAR 4.00/US$1.07
Mineral water 1 ltr SAR 2.00/US$0.53
Orange juice 1 ltr SAR 5.00/US$1.33
Potatoes 1 kg SAR 3.00/US$0.80
Onions 1 kg SAR 2.00/US$0.53
Tomatoes 1 kg./2.20 lbs. SAR 3.00 $0.80 £0.57 €0.61
Oranges 1 kg SAR 4.00/US$1.07
Apples 1 kg SAR 7.00/US$1.86
Bananas 1 kg SAR 5.00/US$1.33
Grapes 1 kg SAR 9.00/US$2.40
Chicken (fresh whole) SAR 10.00 /US$2.66
Shrimp 1 kg SAR 25.00/US$6.66
Frozen pizza SAR 18.00/US$4.80
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