Japan vs Saudi Arabia
Japan is about 21% pricier than Saudi Arabia overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 49.9 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in health. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 94 of 100).
Metric Japan Saudi Arabia
Price level (US=100) 63.4 49.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $71,375
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $71,730
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 1.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Saudi Arabia
Housing & utilities 177 47
Food 191 129
Transport 150 71
Restaurants & hotels 148 76
Health 97 91
Communication 227 189
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Saudi Arabia
Quality-of-life score 96/100 94/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 0.9
Internet users 86% 100%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Saudi Arabia?
Japan is more expensive: about 21% pricier than Saudi Arabia overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Saudi Arabia?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $78,500 in Saudi Arabia, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Saudi Arabia?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 94 out of 100.
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