Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

In 2023, a single person living in Jeddah needs approximately SAR 4,930/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around SAR 10,121/month. Jeddah is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Jeddah costs approximately SAR 3,008/month in 2023. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around SAR 6,110/month. Rent has changed +6.8% vs 2022.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Jeddah are approximately SAR 1,109 in 2023. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Jeddah costs SAR 183 in 2023, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Jeddah average SAR 367 in 2023, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Jeddah is located in Saudi Arabia (Middle East). With a 1-bed rent of SAR 3,008/month and total single-person expenses around SAR 4,930/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Jeddah costs approximately SAR 33 in 2023. Budget around SAR 263/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Jeddah from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 18.6% over this period (from SAR 2,816 in 2022 to SAR 3,339 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Jeddah in 2023, a single person needs approximately SAR 4,930/month. This covers rent (SAR 3,008), groceries (SAR 1,109), transport (SAR 183), utilities (SAR 367) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around SAR 10,121/month.