Australia vs Saudi Arabia
Australia is about 45% pricier than Saudi Arabia overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 49.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Australia scores higher (96 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Australia Saudi Arabia
Price level (US=100) 90.9 49.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $71,375
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $71,730
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 1.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Saudi Arabia
Housing & utilities 257 47
Food 148 129
Transport 136 71
Restaurants & hotels 187 76
Health 194 91
Communication 115 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Saudi Arabia
Quality-of-life score 96/100 94/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.9
Internet users 96% 100%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Saudi Arabia?
Australia is more expensive: about 45% pricier than Saudi Arabia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Saudi Arabia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $55,000 in Saudi Arabia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Saudi Arabia?
Australia scores higher, 96 vs 94 out of 100.
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