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| Expense | Ḩā’il | Ad Dammām | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.16 | $7.70 | Ḩā’il |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $28.62 | $30.78 | Ḩā’il |
| Cappuccino | $2.15 | $2.31 | Ḩā’il |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $162 | $174 | Ḩā’il |
| Monthly public transport pass | $26.24 | $28.22 | Ḩā’il |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $69.17 | $74.39 | Ḩā’il |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $20.03 | $21.55 | Ḩā’il |
| Fitness club membership | $20.03 | $21.55 | Ḩā’il |
| Cinema ticket | $5.25 | $5.64 | Ḩā’il |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $371 | $406 | Ḩā’il |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $258 | $283 | Ḩā’il |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $774 | $848 | Ḩā’il |
| Total single-person budget | $735 | $796 | Ḩā’il |
| Average net salary | $2,332 | $2,508 |
Ḩā’il is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ḩā’il runs about $735 versus $796 in Ad Dammām — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Ad Dammām leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ḩā’il · Full cost of living in Ad Dammām